Senior Physician Assistant - Primary Care Leadership

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California seeks a Physician Assistant to supervise and evaluate a Primary Care PA, handling both clinical and administrative duties with concurrence from the VA Northern California Health Care System Associate Chief of Staff.

Applicants may be referred while still completing education or licensure, but may not be hired until all requirements are met. The PA grades range from PA-I to PA-III, with progression based on experience, KSAs, and certifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree with 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
• Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a US state/territory/DC.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the Primary Care PA, including clinical and administrative duties.
• Coordinate with VA Northern California Health Care System leadership for staff development and performance.
• Ensure compliance with licensure and certification requirements.

Skills

PA practice

History & exam

Treatment planning

Telehealth

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree (any discipline)

Bachelor's + 1 year PA experience

PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE)

Tools

DEA license

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California seeks a Physician Assistant to supervise and evaluate a Primary Care PA, handling both clinical and administrative duties with concurrence from the VA Northern California Health Care System Associate Chief of Staff.

Applicants may be referred while still completing education or licensure, but may not be hired until all requirements are met. The PA grades range from PA-I to PA-III, with progression based on experience, KSAs, and certifications.