Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Site Medical Director

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Site Medical Director at the VA Puget Sound Auburn Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Auburn, WA.

The incumbent will lead interdisciplinary patient care services within the primary care setting and oversee medical operations to ensure high-quality veteran care. The successful candidate will supervise clinical staff, coordinate population health initiatives, and ensure compliance with VA policies and

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients appropriate to internal medicine or family practice.
• Acts as supervisor including administrative tasks, HR issues, and performance evaluations.
• Engages in population health and quality improvement efforts related to care of Veterans.
• Leads collaboration with PACT and extended services to optimize care in the work unit.

Job description

Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Site Medical Director

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at VA Puget Sound Auburn Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Auburn, WA in the General Medicine Service. The incumbent will provide management and leadership of interdisciplinary patient care services within the primary care setting.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: Evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients appropriate to the specialty of Internal Medicine or FamilyPractice, or as specified in their clinical privileges.

Engages in direct and indirect patient contact or performs tasks defined by statute or recognized custom of medical practice within the bounds of state law as defined by the board of professional licensure for internal medicine or family practice, or as specified in their clinical privileges. Acts as supervisor including the handling of administrative tasks, human resources issues, and performance evaluation for their supervisees.

Engages in population health and quality improvement efforts related to care of Veterans within the bounds of state law as defined by the board of professional licensure. Takes part in continuing medical education (as defined by licensure), and quality assurance activities. Follows Medical Staff By-Laws.

Works collaboratively with the Patient Aligned Care Team "triad" consisting of an administrative lead, a nursing lead, and the incumbent as the Primary Care Provider (PCP) lead. This includes shared leadership of clinical operations. Optimizes the clinical environment in their work unit by collaborating with "Extended PACT" services including pharmacy, social work, nutrition, telemedicine, laboratory services, radiology services, and Primary Care Mental Health Integration.

Works collaboratively with non-GMS service lines to facilitate care within the work unit as needed. Leads according to the foundational principles of a highly reliable organization (HRO).

Participates in strategic and operational planning for their work unit; ensure that all staff are following VHA, Facility, and GMS policies and procedures; review staffing and resource utilization; monitor clinical performance measures and veteran satisfaction metrics; review staff satisfaction metrics; and contribute to the governance of the work unit. Supports staff engagement in emergency planning, drills, and emergency communications.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not available Compressed Schedule: Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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 $96903 – $183688/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.