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Physician Assistant - PACT - Primary Care McClellan
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration VA Northern California Healthcare System
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The local Primary Care Supervisory Physician and Primary Care Assistant Chief are responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the Primary Care PA covering both clinical and administrative aspects of the work with the concurrence of the VA Northem California Health Care System Associate Chief of Staff Chief of Staff.
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The local Primary Care Supervisory Physician and Primary Care Assistant Chief are responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the Primary Care PA covering both clinical and administrative aspects of the work with the concurrence of the VA Northem California Health Care System Associate Chief of Staff Chief of Staff.
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Location 3 vacancies in the following location McClellan CA No matching locations found.
Work site options Telework eligible Yes-ADHOC Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Salary 148228 - 234217 per year
Pay scale & grade VN 00 Promotion potential 00
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Work schedule Full-time
Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series 0603 Physician Assistant
Supervisory status No
Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes
Security clearance Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk
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Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness
Financial disclosure required No
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Announcement number CBSW-13098624-27-MHW
Control number 889850900
This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency 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. NOTE The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.
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This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 23, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 6, 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 7:30am to 4:00pm
Telework Available: Virtual This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Maybe Authorized Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRPVA.GOV the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
EDRP Positions listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA): This position MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval award amount up to 200000 and 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 are ineligible to apply.
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.
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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
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
Physician Assistant-I (PA-I) Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements. This is the entry level for PAs. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs). i. Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care. ii. Ability to perform patient history and physical. iii. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient. iv. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession.
Physician Assistant-II (PA-II) Experience and Education. The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed below. Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving. Individuals demonstrate the KSAs of PA-II intermediate level by: 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.
Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs). i. Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems. ii. Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions. iii. Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care. iv. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care. v. Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively.
Physician Assistant-III (PA-III) Experience and Education. 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. They utilize advanced clinical knowledge and judgment in decision-making and evaluating outcomes. They function as experts in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities, may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs and may provide training for health care students. Individuals can demonstrate the KSAs for the full performance level by: 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.
Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) i. Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care. ii. Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE). iii. Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials. iv. Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers and other health care personnel. v. Ability to implement and initiate clinical changes to established treatment protocols based upon new medical literature/research findings to enhance patient delivery care for improved patient outcomes. vi. Ability to participate clinically in the development of the PA patient care audit processes involving in-depth review and analysis of medical records.
Exceptions for Graduate PA a. PAs who otherwise meet the basic requirements but do not possess the required licensure may be appointed pending licensure as a graduate PA on a temporary full-time appointment not-to-exceed two years under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405c(2)(B). b. Graduate PAs may only be appointed at the entry grade level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained. c. Temporary graduate PA appointments may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment.
Preferred Experience Possess physician assistant experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
Reference For more information on this qualification standard please visit httpswww.va.govohrm/QualificationStandards.
Pre-placement Examination Complete TB Testing and Immunization evaluations.
Physical Requirements The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective patient care. Use and function of all normal motor and sensory anatomy for provision of patient care, reading, writing, listening, observing/seeing, heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, squatting, walking, standing, use of fine motor muscles. In an eight-hour day must be able to sit for 3 ½ hours, stand for 3 ½ hours and walk for 1 hour. The position also requires ability to work on computers for extended periods of time. Requires use of hands for actions such as typing, simple grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions.
Requires the ability to frequently respond to multiple demands and priorities. Emotional intelligence to respond to stressful and/or emergent situations and crises appropriately and calmly. Self-care skills to maintain physical, psychological and emotional health. Heavy lifting of 45 pounds and over, heavy carrying of 45 pounds and over, straight pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Has potential for exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous waste and chemicals.
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Additional information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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