Physician Assistant- Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 188 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Physician Assistant for primary care in the Minneapolis area. This role includes tele-medicine and travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics to cover gaps in provider coverage.

The PA will manage an independent panel of general medicine patients, serve as their gatekeeper, and collaborate with consultants. Work hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, with possible schedule adjustments.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant with eligibility for federal employment.

Responsabilités

• The PA practices general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient care.
• Manages an independent panel of general medicine patients as their primary care provider.
• Acts as a gatekeeper and collaborates with consultants for patient triage.
• Contributes to tele-medicine services and travels to CBOCs as needed.
• Meets RVU targets and federal pay/schedule expectations.

Connaissances

Telemedicine

Formation

Physician Assistant licensure

Description du poste

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position includes tele-medicine as well as travel from the Twin Cities metro area to our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) to cover gaps in provider coverage.

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.

13 month NTE appointment will be discussed during the interview phase Duties include: 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 his own panel of general medicine patients, functioning as their primary care provider.

This primary care/gatekeeper's 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, the employee must be a highly effective communicator to negotiate with consultants at the Fargo VA HCS regarding the triaging of patients he refers to.

Provider will be required to be a designated women's provider and complete the mandatory VHA training. Providers may be required to travel to the CBOC's or provide gap coverage as determined by the supervisor.vi. All providers will meet the work relative value unit (RVU's) as determined by the national office for primary care providers. Typical work hours are Monday to Friday 8-4.30 PM. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of joining.

Each full-time provider is required to work a minimum of 80 hrs. per pay period (every two weeks) unless on leave status. Providers will need to act as surrogates for the patients of their colleagues, when one or more of their colleagues are on leave. Alternative or collateral duties may include management of a subsection of primary care patients, the subsection may be defined either by a disease status (e.g.

spinal cord injury patients), or demographic status (women veterans, OIF/OEF veterans, employees etc.). Work Schedule: 8-4:30pm,

Work Schedule: 8-4:30pm,

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 $119979 – $188049/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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