Physician Assistant - PACT - Primary Care (Fairfield)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Physician Assistant to join the outpatient team within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).

The PA conducts comprehensive histories and physicals for Veterans and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent performs medical record reviews, clinical assessments, diagnoses, and develops treatment plans including medication management and referrals to specialty care, while maintaining PA certification and effective communication with

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Ability to navigate multiple software and mainframe systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive history and physical examinations for Veterans.
• Perform medical record reviews, assessments, diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
• Manage medication therapy and coordinate referrals to specialty care.
• Collaborate with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and supervise physicians.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Active PA license

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval – award amount up to $200,000 & eligibility period one to five years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 16 - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 23 - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• The major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: The Primary Care (PC) Physician Assistant (PA) is a medical provider who utilizes critical thinking in the application the application of advanced clinical health care knowledge and skills - in conducting comprehensive history and physical examinations to Veterans
• Performs medical record reviews and clinical interviews - performs medical assessments & evaluations - makes diagnoses/ renders medical opinions - and develops a comprehensive treatment plan to include appropriate diagnostic testing - medication management/therapy - and specialty/subspecialty care referral where appropriate
• Other specialized practices and procedures may be included when the PA and collaborating supervisory physician deem appropriate by completing the applicable documentation for approval
• The PA will be assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in an Outpatient Clinic
• The PA will communicate with end users at other NCHCS sites to improve clinical advice and integration into the Patient Aligned Care Team processes
• The PACT PA must meet 11 mandatory education requirements
• The PACT PA will have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals
• The incumbent must have the ability to navigate between various software and mainframe systems on a personal computer with an established operating system
• The incumbent must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess effective interpersonal communication skills and telephone skills
• The incumbent must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast paced environment
• The incumbent must possess customer service and problem solving skills
• The incumbent must maintain certification as a Physician Assistant
• The incumbent is subject to the provisions set by the Physician Assistant Professional Standards Board in areas of probationary period - promotion - and other actions requiring Board approval
• Additionally - the incumbent must be current in all mandated annual review programs and take responsibility for attending in-service and continuing education activities
• Major duties include but are not limited to: Maintain an integrated delivery system through expansion of clinical practices
• Maintain operational efficiencies through emphasis on safe practices and national safety
• Actively implements Lean principles - supports quality improvement projects and promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement
• Identifies symptoms and classifies them by acuity based upon collected data
• Demonstrates basic triage knowledge in making appropriate clinical assessments
• Relies on intuitive and systematic approaches (protocols) to make health assessments
• Sorts - organizes group categories - compares - analyzes and synthesizes data about the client
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding VA Administrative regulations such as entitlements - healthcare access points and local policies and procedures related to these elements
• Educates and instructs clients on how symptoms can be treated
• Other duties as assigned.