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Summary

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join the Mental Health Service Line at the VA Clinic in Decorah - Iowa. Note: This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT through May 19 - 2026. The first referral cut-off is March 18 - 2026 - at 11:59 p.m. EST - with monthly cut-offs on the 1st. Applications received after each cut-off will be reviewed as needed until the position is filled.

Duties

• 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 Mental Health Physician Assistant conducts medication management of individuals who present with primarily psychiatric illnesses and concerns - however - collaboration with other medical services for patients with other medical concerns may be necessary
• Incumbent will be asked to utilize therapeutic techniques in addition to the usage of medication to assist in the care of the patient
• Incumbent will also be asked to treat walk-in patients in Primary Care - Specialty Clinics and Emergency Department as well as for patients known to Mental Health Service
• Incumbent will be asked to assess patients to determine appropriateness of care - including the utilization of inpatient psychiatric care as well as outpatient care or psychiatric collaborative care while admitted to medical/surgical inpatient
• All clinical activities will be consistent with the incumbent's specific clinic privileges
• Clinical duties include medical evaluation of patients
• When engaged in psychodiagnostic evaluation - incumbent conducts and documents clinical interviews
• Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met
• Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
• Alternative work hours - if desired - should be agreed upon at the time of hire
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
• Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.