Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

About the role

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Located in Eugene, Oregon (the 2nd most populous city in Oregon after Portland), known as the 'Emerald City' at the southern end of the Willamette Valley near the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers. Home to the University of Oregon, Bushnell University, and Lane Community College, Eugene is recognized for its college culture, focus on the arts, recreational activities, and green activism, with the official slogan “A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors.”

Responsibilities

• Provides Primary Care services to a panel of patients as part of an interprofessional Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).
• Works as part of a primary care team and patient site care team members to provide primary care to Veterans.
• Appointments are designated Women's Health-Providers (D‑WH), expected to provide comprehensive care to Women Veterans.
• Assesses the safety needs of patients, practices, promotes, implements current safety policies and procedures, and improves environmental and operational safety as needed.
• Identifies Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) issues, participates in CQI monitoring and evaluation of clinical practice, utilizes CQI findings to improve quality of care, and provides leadership in adhering to and promoting evidence‑based health promotion of current/standard clinical practices.

Requirements

Must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – award amount up to $200,000 and eligibility period of one to five years, determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
• Relocation/recruitment incentives may be available for highly qualified individuals.
• Contact: VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) not authorized.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Compressed/flexible schedule may be available after one year (e.g., a 4‑5‑9 option). Telework and virtual work are not available for this position.