Physician Assistant - Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City seeks a Primary Care clinician to oversee care for Veterans, lead the PACT, and ensure quality metrics are met. The role includes travel across clinics and a normal Monday–Friday schedule with on-site work.

EDRP loan repayment is available; participation requires meeting eligibility per VHA policy and applying within four months of appointment. Relocation incentives may be considered, and PCS is not authorized.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical care for a panel of Veterans enrolled in Primary Care; timely entry and use of the electronic medical record system for documentation, workload capture, alert management, and review of Veterans' current and future medical care needs.
• Lead the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and cross-cover for other medical providers as needed across the health care system.
• Collaborate with PACT members to ensure overall safety and quality of each Veteran's care.
• Responsible for performance metrics related to patient quality of care and for positive customer service in all aspects of care.
• Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, continuous survey readiness, and committee/work groups in collaboration with others.
• Maintain licensures and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the OKC VAHCS; ensure compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and facility standards.
• Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure work relations comply with facility standards.
• Driving and travel for Primary Care patient care coverage throughout the health care system may be required up to 75% of the time.

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.

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

• RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage medical care for a panel of Veterans enrolled in Primary Care Timely entry and use of the electronic medical record system for documentation - workload capture - alert management - and for review of Veterans' current and future medical care needs Serve as the leader of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Cross-cover for other medical providers as needed throughout the health care system Work in collaboration with PACT members to ensure the overall safety and quality of each Veteran's care Responsible for all performance metrics related to patient quality of care Responsible for positive customer service in all aspects of care Participate in quality improvement - quality assurance - continuous survey readiness - and committee/work groups in collaboration with others Maintain licensures and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the OKC VAHCS Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work relations are in compliance with facility standards and expectations as written and communicated **Driving and travel for Primary Care patient care coverage purposes will be required for this position to clinics throughout the health care system
• Driving and travel may be up to 75% of the time** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri - 8:00am-5:00pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized by supervisor Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate 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