Primary Care Physician Assistant - EDRP Eligible

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Akron, OH seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary care services as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role requires PA licensure, PANCE, and ongoing professional development; clinical responsibilities include history taking, physical exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

This position participates in the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with eligibility details provided by the VA.

Qualifications

• PA must have master’s or bachelor’s degree with PA experience.
• Must have passed PANCE and hold a full PA license in the US.
• Proven ability to perform history taking, exams, and treatment planning.
• Experience with telehealth and working in interdisciplinary teams is favored.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a defined panel of patients.
• Perform history, physical examinations, orders, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with specialists, pharmacists, and care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement and clinical practice evaluation.

Skills

Clinical history taking

Physical examination

Treatment planning

Autonomous clinical decision-making

Telehealth delivery (ability)

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving in medical care

Education

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with PA experience

PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) passed

Full/unrestricted PA license in US

Doctoral degree in health-related field (optional)

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in Akron, OH seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary care services as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role requires PA licensure, PANCE, and ongoing professional development; clinical responsibilities include history taking, physical exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

This position participates in the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with eligibility details provided by the VA.