Physician Assistant- Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program

Total rewards package

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the United States is seeking a Physician Assistant to independently manage a general internal medicine panel within a primary care setting. The PA will lead the team, coordinate care, and ensure adherence to guidelines and quality metrics.

The role involves ordering tests, consulting with specialists, prescribing interventions, and educating patients and families to support self-management and wellness goals.

Qualifications

• Independently manages a panel of general internal medicine patients.
• Leads primary care team collaboration to address medical and psychosocial needs.
• Orders diagnostic tests and specialty consultations as appropriate.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Monitors treatment effectiveness and adherence to quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education focused on self-management and wellness.
• Demonstrates ICARE core values in daily practice.
• Develops care goals with patients and families.
• Engages in process improvement within the primary care clinic.
• If assigned, participates in Ambulatory Care research protocols.

Skills

Panel management

Primary care

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based care

Pharmacology knowledge

Patient education

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PA-C certification

Tools

EHR systems

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

• Clinical: Demonstrates the ability to independently manage a panel of patients with complex - chronic care issues using the best available evidence and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management
• The PA independently follows their own panel of general internal medicine patients - functioning as their primary care provider
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with assigned Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary teams to identify - analyze and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet the medical and psychosocial needs of assigned panel of patients
• Appropriately orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs and health conditions
• Appropriately orders specialty consultations - effectively communicating the patient's level of acuity - any relevant diagnostic studies completed - and medical decision-making that prompted consultation
• Appropriately prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions that support the patient's ability to maintain or regain their health status
• Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions - achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics
• Sets clinical care goals - short and long term - in collaboration with patients - providers - and family members
• Provides education to patients and their families regarding complex medical - social - and behavioral conditions with a focus on self management - prevention and wellness based on the patient's health goals and needs
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence which define our culture and strengthen our dedication to those we serve
• Administrative: Because of the highly integrative approach used in Primary Care outpatient clinics - the Physician Assistant must work closely with their colleagues and must serve as a leader in developing processes to improve and satisfaction
• Research: If assigned research duties - the PA enrolls patients in active Ambulatory Care research protocols and completes follow-up visits with required studies
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized if approved by supervisor Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance