Physician Assistant – Primary Care (PACT) with EDRP

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Recruitment incentive

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Mountain Home, Idaho seeks a Physician Assistant (Primary Care) to join a patient-centered PACT team. The PA provides direct patient care and collaborates with nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists to manage a Veteran panel in a primary care setting.

The role emphasizes evidence-based medicine, preventive care, and coordination across services. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with on-site work and potential relocation/recruitment

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant (Primary Care) provides direct patient care using a patient-centered approach.
• Team-based care within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients.
• Provide ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients.
• Prescribe medications within defined scope of practice.
• Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, and EKGs.
• Reviews need for and orders health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Initiates and expedites requests for consultations and tests.
• Educates patients and families on preventive care and treatments.
• Attend staff and team meetings; participate in peer review evaluations.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Mountain Home, Idaho seeks a Physician Assistant (Primary Care) to join a patient-centered PACT team. The PA provides direct patient care and collaborates with nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists to manage a Veteran panel in a primary care setting.

The role emphasizes evidence-based medicine, preventive care, and coordination across services. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with on-site work and potential relocation/recruitment