Physician Assistant Spinal Cord Injury & Disorder (SCI/D)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 114,000 - 195,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a full-time Physician Assistant to join the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders (SCI/D) Service Line at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System in Albuquerque.

The role centers on delivering primary care to Veterans and managing clinic panels within the SCI/D program. Duties include clinical oversight, coordinating care with other providers, and maintaining timely documentation.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

The provider will manage scheduled and unscheduled patients in the outpatient clinic setting.
Physicians may be assigned duty as a supervising or collaborating physician for a mid-level provider.
Timely documentation is necessary in all areas in accordance with departmental policy.

Education

Education recognition per DoE

Job description

Physician Assistant Spinal Cord Injury & Disorder (SCI/D)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

We are seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to function as part of the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders (SCI/D) Service Line. Multi Disciplinary Position - Nurse Practitioner Announcement # 13110851

Key Responsibilities

The New Mexico VA Healthcare System 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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Duties include but not limited to the following: Primary care physicians will be responsible for the delivery of primary care to patients enrolled in their panels at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System. The provider will manage scheduled and unscheduled patients in the outpatient clinic setting. Primary care providers in the outpatient setting are typically assigned a panel of patients to manage. Panel size is determined by utilizing VHA PCMM software.

Panel size is determined at the National level, through a complex formula which extracts local information regarding acuity of assigned patients, available support staff, number of exam rooms, etc. Each provider's panel size is specific to their practice and setting. 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 etc.). Typically, these duties are designated at the time of joining but occasionally during the course of employment, participation in special projects pertinent to the assigned section may be necessary. During the course of employment, participation in activities/committees/boards/projects may be necessary as dictated by strategic or other initiatives/taskings.

Physicians may be assigned duty as a supervising or collaborating physician for a mid-level provider. Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and review. Supervising or collaborating responsibilities and performance will be noted in the physician's performance evaluation. Physicians are expected to act as "surrogates" for the patients of their colleagues, when one or more of their colleagues are on leave.

Timely documentation is necessary in all areas in accordance with departmental policy. All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion. Clinical reminders should be addressed as medically appropriate. Quality of care will meet professional standards at all times. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F Rotating on Call Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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 $114025 – $194851/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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