Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Martinez)
Direct Jobs, Martinez, CA, United States
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount up to $200 -000 & eligibility period one to five years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 22 - 2026
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 29 - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: The Primary Care (PC) Physician Assistant (PA) is a medical provider who utilizes critical thinking in the application the application of advanced clinical health care knowledge and skills - in conducting comprehensive history and physical examinations to Veterans
Performs medical record reviews and clinical interviews - performs medical assessments & evaluations - makes diagnoses/ renders medical opinions - and develops a comprehensive treatment plan to include appropriate diagnostic testing - medication management/therapy - and specialty/subspecialty care referral where appropriate
Other specialized practices and procedures may be included when the PA and collaborating supervisory physician deem appropriate by completing the applicable documentation for approval
The PA will be assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in an Outpatient Clinic
The PA will communicate with end users at other NCHCS sites to improve clinical advice and integration into the Patient Aligned Care Team processes
The PACT PA must meet a11 mandatory education requirements
The PACT PA will have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals
The incumbent must have the ability to navigate between various software and mainframe systems on a personal computer with an established operating system
The incumbent must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess effective interpersonal communication skills and telephone skills
The incumbent must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
The incumbent must possess customer service and problem-solving skills
The incumbent must maintain certification as a Physician Assistant
The incumbent is subject to the provisions set by the Physician Assistant Professional Standards Board in areas of probationary period - promotion - and other actions requiring Board approval
Additionally - the incumbent must be current in all mandated annual review programs and take responsibility for attending in-service and continuing education activities
Major duties include but are not limited to: Maintain an integrated delivery system through expansion of clinical practices
Maintain operational efficiencies through emphasis on safe practices and national safety
Actively implements Lean principles - supports quality improvement projects and promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement
Identifies symptoms and classifies them by acuity based upon collected data
Demonstrates basic triage knowledge in making appropriate clinical assessments
Relies on intuitive and systematic approaches (protocols) to make health assessments
Sorts - organizes group categories - compares - analyzes and synthesizes data about the client
Demonstrates knowledge regarding VA Administrative regulations such as entitlements - healthcare access points and local policies and procedures related to these elements
Educates and instructs clients on how symptoms can be treated
Other duties as assigned.
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount up to $200 -000 & eligibility period one to five years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 22 - 2026
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 29 - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: The Primary Care (PC) Physician Assistant (PA) is a medical provider who utilizes critical thinking in the application the application of advanced clinical health care knowledge and skills - in conducting comprehensive history and physical examinations to Veterans
Performs medical record reviews and clinical interviews - performs medical assessments & evaluations - makes diagnoses/ renders medical opinions - and develops a comprehensive treatment plan to include appropriate diagnostic testing - medication management/therapy - and specialty/subspecialty care referral where appropriate
Other specialized practices and procedures may be included when the PA and collaborating supervisory physician deem appropriate by completing the applicable documentation for approval
The PA will be assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in an Outpatient Clinic
The PA will communicate with end users at other NCHCS sites to improve clinical advice and integration into the Patient Aligned Care Team processes
The PACT PA must meet a11 mandatory education requirements
The PACT PA will have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals
The incumbent must have the ability to navigate between various software and mainframe systems on a personal computer with an established operating system
The incumbent must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess effective interpersonal communication skills and telephone skills
The incumbent must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
The incumbent must possess customer service and problem-solving skills
The incumbent must maintain certification as a Physician Assistant
The incumbent is subject to the provisions set by the Physician Assistant Professional Standards Board in areas of probationary period - promotion - and other actions requiring Board approval
Additionally - the incumbent must be current in all mandated annual review programs and take responsibility for attending in-service and continuing education activities
Major duties include but are not limited to: Maintain an integrated delivery system through expansion of clinical practices
Maintain operational efficiencies through emphasis on safe practices and national safety
Actively implements Lean principles - supports quality improvement projects and promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement
Identifies symptoms and classifies them by acuity based upon collected data
Demonstrates basic triage knowledge in making appropriate clinical assessments
Relies on intuitive and systematic approaches (protocols) to make health assessments
Sorts - organizes group categories - compares - analyzes and synthesizes data about the client
Demonstrates knowledge regarding VA Administrative regulations such as entitlements - healthcare access points and local policies and procedures related to these elements
Educates and instructs clients on how symptoms can be treated
Other duties as assigned.
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