Physician Assistant - PACT - Primary Care (McClellan)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; McClellan Place (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Physician in Primary Care to oversee PA clinicians and ensure high-quality patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, clinical supervision, and adherence to VA rules, with a focus on performance improvement and interdepartmental coordination. Telework options may be available in this Open Continuous Announcement.

Qualifications

• Current license and certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Experience supervising or evaluating PAs in a primary care setting.
• Knowledge of VA policies, procedures and program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the Primary Care PA across clinical and administrative duties.
• Collaborate with the Associate Chief of Staff and other leaders to ensure optimal patient care.
• Oversee PACT workflows and ensure compliance with VA policies and standards.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and mandatory training for staff.

Skills

Supervision of PAs

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PA-C certification

Job description

Summary

The local Primary Care Supervisory Physician and Primary Care Assistant Chief are responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the Primary Care PA - covering both clinical and administrative aspects of the work - with the concurrence of the VA Northem California Health Care System Associate Chief of Staff - Chief of Staff.

Duties

• **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 23 2026**
• 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 6 - 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
• 7:300am to 4:00pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Maybe Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more EDRP: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) This position MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program EDRP a student loan payment reimbursement program
• Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer
• The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program approval - award amount up to $200 -000 and 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 are ineligible to apply
• 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 a11 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.