2026.02.16

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Physician Assistant (Primary Care) position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What’s the salary range for the Physician Assistant position at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Bath, New York?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $84,819 to $149,167.

Dr.Job

Is there any student loan assistance available for this job?

Ms.Smith

Yes, this position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), which helps with student loan payments.

Dr.Job

What are the educational requirements to apply for the Physician Assistant role?

Ms.Smith

You need a Master’s degree in any discipline or a bachelor’s degree along with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant, and you must have passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) or be in the process of taking it.

Dr.Job

Can someone be selected for the position if they haven’t completed all their educational or certification requirements yet?

Ms.Smith

Yes, applicants who are still completing their requirements may be referred and tentatively selected, but they can’t be hired until everything is finished.

Dr.Job

What’s the entry-level requirement for a Physician Assistant?

Ms.Smith

For an entry-level Physician Assistant (PA-I), there’s no experience beyond the basic requirements, but you should have the ability to provide appropriate patient care and perform patient histories and physicals.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith