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Physician Assistant (Tele-Primary Care)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 115 days ago
About the Role
Physician Assistant (Tele-Primary Care) is A Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20 based position providing Primary Care services to Veterans through virtual and in-person modalities as part of an interprofessional Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Serves VISN facilities experiencing gaps in clinicians, delivering high-quality, evidence-based primary care under the general supervision of the VISN Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) Associate Director of Primary Care.
What You'll Do
- →This position may be located within 50 miles of any VISN 20 facility, spanning dynamic Pacific Northwest communities that offer a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventure.
- →Boise and Portland provide major-airport access, diverse dining, and thriving arts and tech sectors.
- →Roseburg and White City offer small-city living near rivers, forests, and national parks.
- →Seattle, Vancouver, and Walla Walla feature vibrant waterfronts, renowned wineries, cultural attractions, and quality schools - all with year-round opportunities for hiking, biking, and countless outdoor activities.
- →Duties The CRH Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive primary care to a panel of Veterans at VISN facilities through Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT), video into the home, telephone, and in-person modalities.
- →Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Clinical Functions (80-100%) Provides comprehensive care for Veterans for a panel size of approximately 900 patients or same-day access.
- →Performs initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients using CVT technology, video into the home, telephone, and/or face-to-face visits.
- →Provides ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients.
- →Screens outpatients to determine the need for further care.
- →Prescribes medications within the defined scope of practice.
- →Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and electrocardiograms.
- →Reviews the need for and orders health promotion and disease prevention measures.
- →Initiates, responds to, and expedites requests for consultations, special tests, and studies.
- →Provides education and counseling to patients and families on preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and medications.
Requirements
- ✓All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
- ✓Open to U.S.
- ✓Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e24a03a6-f943-43d6-a686-2f217d7917f1
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