Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Eugene, Oregon seeks a primary care clinician to join an interprofessional Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) providing comprehensive care to Veterans, including Women Veterans through Women’s Health-Providers. The role emphasizes safety, CQI participation, and adherence to evidence-based health practices.

The position follows a standard weekday schedule (Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:30 pm) with potential compressed/flexible options after one year.

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.

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