VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is seeking a Physician Assistant to care for Veterans in Hot Springs, SD within the Primary Care Service Line. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. This vacancy is posted as a Physician, Physician Assistant, and Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) for one position. Please apply to the appropriate announcement for consideration.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
The Physician Assistant (PA) provides direct patient care services to a population of Veterans as part of an interprofessional primary care team utilizing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. Major Duties and Responsibilities Provides comprehensive care for Veterans for a panel size of approximately 900 patients or same-day access. Performs initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients. Provides ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients.
Screens outpatients to determine the need for further care. Prescribes medications within the defined scope of practice. Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and electrocardiograms. Reviews the need for health promotion and disease prevention measures and orders appropriate screenings and preventive interventions. Initiates, responds to, and expedites requests for consultations, special tests, and studies.
Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribes treatments and drugs. Serves as a preceptor for PA residents and students as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Telework: Available (Ad-hoc only.) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: 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 are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: 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/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $85485 – $162044/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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