Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant for the Primary Care Service Line at the VA Clinic Davenport, Iowa. The PA will practice general medicine in a community-based outpatient setting, maintaining an independent patient panel and acting as the primary care gatekeeper for Veterans.

This role requires strong communication with a broad care team and patients.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant qualified to practice in the United States.
• Experience in primary care or community-based outpatient settings preferred.
• Ability to work independently with a patient panel and collaborate with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Practice general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient clinical care.
• Independently manage a panel of general medicine patients as the primary care provider.
• Coordinate triage with consultants and participate in ambulatory care processes.
• Enroll patients in Ambulatory Care research protocols and complete required follow-up visits.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a Full-Time, Physician Assistant for the Primary Care Service Line at the VA Clinic Davenport, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: CLINICAL: The PA practices general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient clinical care.

Approximately 90% of the PA's time is dedicated to developing and maintaining an interdisciplinary approach to the direct care of general medicine clinic patients. The PA independently follows their own panel of general medicine patients, functioning as the primary care provider. This primary care/gatekeeper role is incumbent with a high degree of responsibility and independence.

The location of the CBOC away from the Medical Center means that the PA's assessment skills and breadth of knowledge must be superior. In addition, he/she must be a highly effective communicator in order to negotiate with consultants at the VAMC regarding the triaging of patients he/she refers. These skills are required at a level that exceeds that of VAMC-based physician assistants.

ADMINISTRATIVE: Because of the highly integrative approach used in community based outpatient clinics. The incumbent must work closely with his/her colleagues and must serve as a leader in developing processes to improve care and satisfaction. RESEARCH: Enrolls patients in active Ambulatory Care research protocols and completes follow-up visits with required studies.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact [e-mail] for questions/assistance. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of hire. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $110390 – $174429/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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