Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

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

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Eugene, Oregon seeks a clinician to provide primary care within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) framework for Veterans. The role includes Women Health services and ongoing CQI activities in a collaborative setting dedicated to high-quality patient care.

EDRP loan repayment is available; Monday through Friday work hours (8:00am–4:30pm) are typical, with potential for flexible options after one year. Telework is not offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to a panel of patients as part of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) within VHA.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams including Women's Health to deliver comprehensive care to Veterans.
• Assess patient safety needs and promote safety policies to improve environmental and operational safety.
• Identify CQI issues and participate in CQI monitoring to improve quality of care.
• Follow a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00am–4:30pm); compressed/flexible options may be available after the first year.
• Note: Telework is not available; this is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment incentives may be available for highly qualified individuals.
• EDRP eligible: former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentives.

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.

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

• Eugene is the 2nd most populous city in Oregon after Portland


• Located in Lane County - Eugene is also referred to as the 'Emerald City' and is at the southern end of Willamette Valley - near the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers


• Home to the University of Oregon - Bushnell University - and Lane Community College - Eugene is known for its college culture - focus on the arts - recreational activities - and green activism


• The official slogan of Eugene is \"A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors.\" Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provides Primary Care services to a panel of patients as part of an interprofessional Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in the VHA PACT


• Works as part of a primary care team and patient site care team members to provide primary care to Veterans


• Appointments are designated Women's Health-Providers (D-WH) which means they are expected to provide comprehensive care to Women Veterans


• Assesses the safety needs of patients - practices - promote - implements current safety policies and procedures - and improves environmental and operational safety as needed


• Identifies Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) issues - participates in CQI monitoring and in evaluation of clinical practice - utilizes CQI findings to improve quality of care - and providers leadership in adhering to and promoting evidence-based health promotion of current/standard clinical practices


• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Maybe available after 1 year - 4-5-9 may be an option


• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position


• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Maybe available for highly qualified individuals


• 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