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.
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To learn more about the services each location offers, visit the VA Boise health services page. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Physician Assistant (Primary Care) The Physician Assistant (PA) provides direct patient care full time and works as a member of an expanded healthcare team - including social workers, dieticians, clinical pharmacists, behavioral health clinicians, and care managers - to oversee and coordinate medical care for a population of Veterans in a group practice setting utilizing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model.
The practice emphasizes evidence-based medicine, primary and secondary preventative medicine, the use of a computerized medical record system, and continuous quality improvement based on individualized provider data. This position on Orange Team takes care of a panel of patients in the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. The team consists of the provider, an RN, an LPN or MA, and a scheduler who together take care of a panel of 900 patients.
Orange Team has about 6 teams comprised of physicians, NPs and PAs. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Clinical Practice & Patient Care Performs initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients. Provides ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients. Screens outpatients to determine need for further care. Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice.
Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and electrocardiograms (EKGs). Reviews need for and orders health promotion and disease prevention activities. 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 prescribed treatments and drugs.
The supervising physician will review and countersign at least 10% of all progress notes. Team Collaboration & Access Works as a member of an expanded healthcare team to oversee and coordinate medical care for a population of Veterans utilizing the PACT model. May occasionally need to work alone but can request assistance from other medical staff, including staff in the Emergency Room or inpatient service when needed.
Back-up services are available in the Emergency Room as well as surgery, psychiatry, and medical subspecialties; patients requiring inpatient admission will be transferred to the admitting house staff team. Administrative Responsibilities Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and some committee meetings, and completes peer review evaluations; time will be provided outside of assigned shifts to complete this work.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator 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/.
Aaron.Dorris@va.gov · (208) 422-1000 X7017
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $103796 – $167717/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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