Primary Care Physician Assistant - EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide general medicine in a community-based outpatient clinic within the VA Midwest Health Care Network. The role emphasizes a Whole Health System of care and acting as primary care gatekeeper with independent patient panel.

This position requires travel to CBOCs as needed, normal hours 8:00–4:30, and potential for EDRP education debt reduction; apply via VHA ELRS.

Responsibilities

• The PA practices general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient clinical care
• Approximately 90% of the PA's time is dedicated to developing and maintaining an interdisciplinary approach to the direct care of general medicine clinic patients
• The PA independently follows his own panel of general medicine patients - functioning as their primary care provider
• This primary care/gatekeeper's role is incumbent with a high degree of responsibility and independence
• The location of the CBOC away from the Medical Center means that the PA's assessment skills and breadth of knowledge must be superior
• In addition - the employee must be a highly effective communicator to negotiate with consultants at the Fargo VA HCS regarding the triaging of patients he refers to
• Provider will be required to be a designated women's provider and complete the mandatory VHA training
• Providers may be required to travel to the CBOC's or provide gap coverage as determined by the supervisor.vi
• All providers will meet the work relative value unit (RVU's) as determined by the national office for primary care providers
• Work Schedule: 8-4:30pm - varying shifts
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide general medicine in a community-based outpatient clinic within the VA Midwest Health Care Network. The role emphasizes a Whole Health System of care and acting as primary care gatekeeper with independent patient panel.

This position requires travel to CBOCs as needed, normal hours 8:00–4:30, and potential for EDRP education debt reduction; apply via VHA ELRS.