Physician Assistant (PA)
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Potomac Healthcare Solutions as a Physician Assistant – Primary Care, Ithaca, NY in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician.
- Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders.
- Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.
- Orders and performs diagnostic tests, such as x
Requirements
- Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.
- Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
- Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
- Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Potomac Healthcare Solutions in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physician Assistant (PA) position at Potomac Healthcare Solutions includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Primary Care position at Potomac Healthcare Solutions is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Ithaca, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient diagnosis, Medical treatment, Diagnostic testing, Patient management, Clinical documentation, Medication counseling, Mental health assessment, Basic Life Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will diagnose and treat veterans in a primary care clinic setting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary PACT team. Responsibilities include developing patient management plans, ordering diagnostic tests, and maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with VA gu...
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Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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