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Physician Assistant – PACT – Primary Care (Mather)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Physician Assistant job in primary care with the Veterans Health Administration, part of the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather, California. The PA works on a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in an outpatient clinic, with 3 vacancies open. It is an open continuous announcement, so applications are accepted over time.

3 vacancies

It may close early. This is an open continuous announcement with referral cut-off dates every two weeks, starting November 5, 2026, and applications received after each cut-off are considered as vacancies open.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Take patient histories and perform physical exams for Veterans.
  • Review medical records and make diagnoses and medical opinions.
  • Create treatment plans, including tests, medicines and specialist referrals.
  • Identify symptoms and sort them by how urgent they are.
  • Teach patients how their symptoms can be treated.
  • Work on a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in an outpatient clinic.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: The entry level (PA-I) needs no experience beyond the basic requirements, which are a master's degree in any field, or a bachelor's degree in any field plus one year as a PA. PA-II needs two years of practice as a PA, and PA-III needs three years of practice as a PA, with other combinations of residency or doctoral degree plus practice also accepted.

With education: A master's degree in any discipline can meet the education requirement, or a bachelor's degree in any discipline together with one year of experience as a PA. A PA post-graduate residency or a doctoral degree in a health-related field can count toward the PA-II and PA-III grades. Education must come from a school accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Full and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia (currently held or to be held)
  • Passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE), or currently in the process of taking it
  • Maintain certification as a Physician Assistant

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or CV (required)
  • Transcript, if using education to qualify
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if claiming 10-point preference
  • License or professional certification, if applicable
  • SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well your application, resume, CV and supporting documents meet the qualifications, and the VA will verify what you submit. Missing required information or unclear experience descriptions can lead to an ineligible rating or a lower score.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload a long-form resume or CV; the 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
  • If you use education to qualify, include transcripts from accredited schools.
  • Describe your PA experience with exact dates, hours per week and duties, since the VA does not assume experience.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Not a virtual position.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be available for an eligible position, paying up to $200,000 in student loan repayment over one to five years. Former EDRP participants cannot apply.

Conditions of employment:

  • Drug test before appointment; refusing the test means no hire
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical, TB testing and immunizations
  • Required seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Online onboarding; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted as ID
  • Possible probationary period
  • Heavy lifting of 45+ pounds and long periods at a computer
  • Possible exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous waste and chemicals
  • Graduate PAs without a license may be appointed for up to two years

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$148,228 – $234,217 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Mather AFB, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
3
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Physician Assistant (0603)
Announcement
CBSW-13102852-27-MHW

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