Physician Assistant (Research)

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System is looking for a Physician Assistant to join the Education, Research & Development team! Major duties: The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Develops, reviews, and approves policies and procedures for the research program. Ensures compliance with VISN and VACO mandates, including those from the Office of Research and Development (ORD) and Office of Research Oversight (ORO).

Monitors new legislation and directives, updating local policies as needed. Acts as the interface between Research Service and investigators, facility support, VACO, VISN, and the local non-profit Research Foundation. Monitors effectiveness and compliance of research operations. Conducts program assessments and prepares status reports. Identifies and resolves programmatic, administrative, and financial issues.

Supervises all Research Service staff, manages HR regulations, recruitment, training, and performance evaluations. Assists in reviewing research proposals for resource availability and compliance. Advises investigators on budgetary and resource needs. Evaluates requests for local funding. Mentors and assists investigators in proposal preparation. Consults on scientific and technical issues. Recommends training to ensure staff competency.

Reviews compliance reports and protocols. Conducts or directs audits and studies to resolve administrative problems. Prepares management information for review by the committees. Acts as the immediate interface between Research Service and various stakeholders. Serves as the point of contact for VA Merit submissions. Designs, oversees, and participates in scientific studies, surveys, and investigations.

Maintains active physician assistant license and engages in clinical duties (minimum 10%). Clinical duties may support research or primary care functions, performed via various modalities. Upholds ethical standards, research integrity, and VA values. Demonstrates sensitivity to veteran populations and information security. Works independently, with evaluation based on program objectives and external audits.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Full-time. Four - 10 hr shifts or Five - 8 hr shifts Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Requirements: All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation.

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Must pass pre-employment medical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

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