Physician Assistant - PACT - Primary Care (Fairfield)

To qualify, you must meet the basic Physician Assistant requirements: a master's degree (or bachelor's with one year PA experience), successful passage of the PANCE, and a full, unrestricted license in any US state or territory. Grade determinations (PA-I, PA-II, PA-III) are based on experience and education.

• Master's degree in any discipline OR a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) or in the process of taking the exam.
• Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• PA-I (entry level): No experience beyond basic requirements. Must demonstrate ability to perform patient history and physical, formulate a treatment plan, and provide care aligned with current concepts.
• PA-II (intermediate): Two years of successful practice as a PA, OR completion of a VA-sponsored or accredited PA postgraduate residency program, OR a doctoral degree in a health-related field. Must demonstrate skills to analyze complex medical problems, function autonomously, and work in interdisciplinary teams.
• PA-III (full performance): Three years of successful practice as a PA, OR completion of a PA postgraduate residency plus one year of practice, OR a doctoral degree plus one year of practice. Must demonstrate expertise in evaluating patient care delivery systems, diagnosing multi-symptomatic patients, and leading clinical changes.
• Graduate PAs without licensure may be appointed temporarily for up to two years under 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)(B).
• Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.

Conduct complete history and physical examinations for assigned Veterans.

• Perform medical record reviews and clinical assessments to formulate diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Provide primary care services within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model.
• Use critical thinking to apply advanced clinical health care knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in team problem-solving and quality improvement initiatives.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.

U.S. Citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens are not available.

• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required for all VA Health Care Personnel.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Must complete online onboarding process.
• Acceptable REAL ID-compliant identification required for employment (effective May 7, 2025).

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 over 1-5 years (subject to VHA policy and application approval).
• Permanent full-time position with stable career growth.
• Access to VA's total rewards package for health care professionals.
• Veterans' preference applies for Title 38 positions.

This is an open continuous announcement; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with cut-off dates every two weeks starting July 23, 2026.

• EDRP eligibility: Former EDRP participants are ineligible. Submit EDRP application within four months of appointment.
• Relocation/recruitment incentives are not authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.
• Telework is not available; this is not a virtual position.
• Agency contact: Melody Harris-Woods, Phone 213-675-5363, Email [email protected].
• Address: VA Northern California Health Care System, 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655.
• Veterans' preference: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualifications are approximately equal.

VA Northern California Healthcare System (VANCHCS) is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, providing complete health care services to Veterans across Northern California. The system includes medical centers, clinics, and community-based outpatient clinics, serving a large and diverse Veteran population. This Physician Assistant role is within the Primary Care service at the Fairfield clinic, part of VANCHCS's commitment to delivering patient-centered, team-based care. The VA offers a supportive environment for health care professionals, with opportunities for career advancement, education debt reduction, and a complete federal benefits package. VA Northern California Healthcare System is named as the hiring organisation for the Physician Assistant

• PACT
• Primary Care (Fairfield) post.