Job 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.

Application Information Apply Online: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

Vacancy Notification: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

Questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12743063

Responsibilities

Major Duties : **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30th, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 9th, 2025, 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: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more The Geriatrics and Extended Care service at the VA Central California Health Care System is hiring for a Physician Assistant for their Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program. The HBPC is a program for Veterans who need team based in-home support for ongoing diseases and illnesses that affect their health and daily activities. The Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Physician Assistant practices in the outpatient setting in the Central California Health Care System and in the residence of the client. The Physician Assistant is academically and clinically prepared to perform a broad spectrum of patient care services at the expert level. In addition to providing primary health care, the Physician Assistant works with RNs and medical staff for patients with complex treatment or care needs in the home. The Physician Assistant works collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members in providing quality care and patient education, participating in research activities, and assisting patients in acute and chronic rehabilitation techniques. Primary care includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment and outcome measures of healthcare issues, histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, California state regulations and scope of practice. The Physician Assistant will visit new patients admitted to the program in their home; provides medical care to patients with acute and chronic health problems; provides preventive medical care including screening and vaccinations; will follow up with additional home visits as appropriate; collaborates with nursing personnel in the care of patients. This position will involve some administrative and coordination duties of the interdisciplinary HBPC team. Major Duties include but not limited to: Admitting and discharging patients in consultation with, and on behalf of, the collaborating physician Carrying out health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education activities Completing History & Physical, including performing physical examinations Documentation in the medical record as required by medical center policies and procedures Ordering diagnostic studies and other special tests such as lab and radiologic tests Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education : Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Requirements : 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. 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 dentification 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).

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