Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Longview, Texas

Salary Range: $96386 - $156602 Per Year

Job Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) assigned to Primary Care Service is responsible to the Chief, Primary Care, or designee. The PA works collaboratively with other health care professionals to accomplish patient, service, medical center, and VISN goals.

Major Duties:

• This role is flexible based on the needs of Primary Care and the Facility, although PC Leadership will collaborate with the Provider to determine best fit for them, whether it be managing a PACT Team full time or acting in a Gap Provider capacity where they may manage PACT Teams short or long term, see walk in's from the assigned PACT or as a daily function, or as assigned. PC Leadership will determine the need and placement of all providers. This may be in face to face roles at the local facility, completing telephone and video appointments at the local facility or at other facilities as needs arise. All roles are subject to change depending on the need or changes within the facility assigned and may include covering teams virtually at other facilities, if the need arises to ensure Veterans needs are put first. The PA must Display leadership and an exceptional degree of competence. Be the clinical leader of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Facilitate communication with PACT Team & VA Employees. Participate in team daily huddles as per PACT Training. Complete PACT Training and TMS training timely. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits. Enters progress notes in CPRS and completes action required encounters in a timely manner. Orders diagnostic tests, medications, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient. Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols, physician supervisor recommendations or standing orders. Exhibits leadership in initiating changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies. Participates with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care. Prescribes medications according to approved formulary, and in accordance with OBVAMC credentialing, Federal and State Law, and VHA Regulations. Processes view alerts and all other patient notifications in a timely manner, critical alert within 48 hours, and moderate alerts within 14 days. Generally, does not allow view alerts and other notifications to exceed accumulation of more than 500. RFS completion per policy. Effectively addresses abnormal alert values. Educates patients concerning medical conditions and recommended treatments. (Specific topics include nutritional counseling, need for smoking cessation, need for periodic immunizations and health screening tests, and other preventive health measures). Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill multisymptomatic patients. Consults other specialties as appropriate for patient management, according to service agreements. Performs approved procedures when indicated as approved by scope of practice. Performs duties necessary to maintain the life of patients under the PAS care. These procedures can include resuscitative measures such as Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (as certified). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Unavailable Telework: May be available on a AD HOC basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Qualifications: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: At least 3 years experience in a Primary Care Clinic setting managing complex / multiple medical concerns for a patient panel to include elderly populations and women's health patients. We offer a women's health mini residency for those in need of this training. Prescriptive Authority is necessary to manage the team of veterans. If you do not have this authority, please work on obtaining it. Must be proficient in utilizing EHR. Please include any experience managing chronic pain patients on your CV, although training is available once onboard. Searching for a solid clinician who expresses empathy and compassion as well as the ability to communicate effectively and listen to the patient and their goals for improved health care Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates:(1) Physician Assistant-I (PA-I) (a) Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements. (2) Physician Assistant-II (PA-II) (a) Experience and Education. i. Two years of successful practice as a PA. OR ii. Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency. OR iii. A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (3) Physician Assistant-III (PA-III) PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently, practice within multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system. (a) Experience and Education. i. Three years of successful practice as a PA. OR ii. Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency and one year of professional practice as a PA. OR iii. A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and one year of professional practice as a PA. (4) Physician Assistant-IV (PA-IV) Positions may include but are not limited to: Facility or Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Lead PA, Facility PA Education Lead, PA Residency Program Director, or other Clinical and/or Administrative leadership assignments. (a)Experience: Requires five years of experience (5) Physician Assistant-V (PA-V). PA positions at this grade may include but are not limited to: VISN or VHA Central Office (VHACO) leadership or administrative positions that involve a high level of strategic planning of programs that cross integrated service lines and/or disciplines. (a) Experience. PAs at this level require six years of experience that includes assignments that involved directing and evaluating complex patient care or administrative programs, services or operations for a healthcare system or at multiple sites. The full performance level of this vacancy is VN-III. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of I to III. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Light lifting (15 lbs. and under); Light carrying (15 lbs. and under); use of fingers and both hands required; walking (up to 3 hours); standing (up to 3 hours); ability for rapid, mental, and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; hearing (aid permitted); mental and emotional stability. are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/22/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12842406. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-22