physician assistant

This week, we shine a spotlight on our physician assistants and highlight their 57 years of expertise, dedication to patient care, and service to Veterans

For physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, working at VA means getting more from your work in primary care than just a paycheck.

Learn what makes practicing primary care at VA the best opportunity in all of health care.

VA has everything you could want in your career as a physician assistant. Explore the history of this valuable profession and find out how you can bring your expertise to VA.

There are numerous reasons why you should consider bringing your primary care career to VA. See what our experts rank as the biggest benefits you’ll find here.

Physician assistant Elizabeth Robinson welcomes challenges. “I want Veterans to be treated as if they were my family.”

With a mission to serve Veterans and benefits that make a difference to you, VA is the perfect place to work for physician assistants like you.

“Ms. Duong is the first Vietnamese person I have talked to since Vietnam in 1970. I could tell immediately that she sincerely cared about me.”

On VA’s “Talk About It Tuesday” broadcast, Col. Randolph “Scott” Harrison shared his perspective on being a physician assistant and working with VA.

Your expertise as a physician assistant can be applied to numerous specialties within VA, all of them helping Veterans find the care they need.

VA mental health professionals walk alongside Veterans on their journey to improve their mental health, prevent Veteran suicide.

Whether it’s an LPN certification or a doctorate in psychology, pursuing one of these five educational programs can help boost your VA application.