Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Physician Assistant for primary care within the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics catchment area. The role involves providing comprehensive care through patient-aligned teams and float coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes evidence-based management of chronic conditions, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and patient education to support wellness and self-management, in an on-site clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary care within a PACT or as a Float Practitioner in the VA SORCC catchment area per VHA/PC standards.
• Utilizes face-to-face, telephone, and VA Video Connect visits.
• May work in outpatient clinics or as float, covering vacancies in the SORCC area.
• Provides general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient care.
• Manages a panel of patients with complex, chronic conditions using evidence-based guidelines.
• Leads and collaborates with care teams to coordinate resources for patient needs.
• Orders appropriate tests per patient age/condition.
• Prescribes meds and nonpharmacologic interventions.
• Monitors outcomes and documents effectiveness against quality metrics.
• Initiates referrals when indicated.
• Sets short and long-term goals with patients and families.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions and self-management.
• Exemplifies ICARE values in daily care.

Job description

Summary

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families - caregivers - and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): APPROVED! Learn more.

Duties

• The Physician Assistant for primary care functions either as a member of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) or a Float Practitioner whose primary areas of responsibility will involve performance of - and documentation of health care delivery for veterans according to VHA and DVAHCS PC standards within the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics (SORCC) catchment area.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Duties include but not limited to: Utilizes various encounter methods including face to face visits - telephone visits - and VA video connect visits (VVC)
• May be assigned to either any of the outpatient clinics or serve as a Float Practitioner where they will provide coverage in the area of greatest need - often times filling in for other providers or covering vacant positions within the VA SORCC catchment area
• Practices general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient clinical care
• Independently manages a panel of patients with complex - chronic care issues using the best available evidence and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with assigned Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary teams to identify - analyze - and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet medical and psychosocial needs of assigned panel of patients
• Appropriately orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs and health condition
• Appropriately prescribes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions that support the patient's ability to maintain or regain their health status
• Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions - achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics
• Initiates referrals/consults to the appropriate service when indicated
• Sets clinical care goals - short and long term - in collaboration with patient provider(s) - and family members
• Provides education to patients and their families regarding the complex medical - social - and behavioral conditions with a focus on self-management - prevention and wellness based on the patient's health goals and needs
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence which define our culture and strengthen our dedication to those we serve
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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
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• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Recruitment/or Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized