Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

Job Title

Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

Job Description

Major duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant (Primary Care) are:

• Provide comprehensive care for Veterans for a panel of patients or same-day access.
• Perform initial histories and physical examination on outpatients.
• Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients.
• Screen outpatients to determine the need for further care.
• Prescribe medications within the defined scope of practice.
• Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms.
• Review need for and order health promotion and disease prevention measures.
• Initiate, respond to, and expedite request for consultations, special tests and studies.
• Provide education and counseling of patients and families in preventative care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.

VA offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; subject change based on facility needs.

Telework: Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Demetrius Roberts, the EDRP Coordinator, at View email address on click.appcast.io, for questions/assistance. Learn more