Physician Assistant - Primary Care | EDRP Eligible

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

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.