Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

It’s all about empowering hope in the lives of our patients, employees, and communities.. At Active Path Mental Health, our mission is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, collaborative mental healthcare for all. As employees of Active Path, we are healers. We are made up of a diverse group of individuals who are committed to provide hope in the communities where we live and work.

We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant who brings respect, empathy, and kindness to our patients. This individual is responsible for direct psychiatric patient care. The ideal candidate is patient-oriented, enthusiastic about helping to lead a team of trained mental health technicians, skilled in medication management, and willing to learn and apply the latest TMS techniques. While prior Mental Health experience is preferred, we will provide all necessary training with appropriate clinical supervision to ensure the highest standards are met. The successful candidate is passionate about mental health and would like to leverage a broad variety of treatment options from leaders in the field.

You will be responsible for:

• Applying medical expertise by performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Developing patient treatment plans using evidence-based guidelines and protocols.
• Providing exceptional patient care through cultivating positive therapeutic relationships.
• Utilizing patient feedback to monitor and continuously improve patient outcomes.
• Utilizing the EHR to provide timely and accurate charting and billing in each encounter.
• Collaborating with referring physicians and providers to provide timely updates on patient progress throughout treatment.
• Collaborating with the Chief Medical Officer and clinical staff to review treatment plans on a weekly basis.
• Other duties, as assigned.

You will be successful, if:

• You possess a Master’s degree from a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program.
• You are registered as a Physician Assistant (PA) with credentialing in Oregon, required, and Washington, preferred.
• You have two years of behavioral health experience, preferred.
• You have demonstrated two years of direct patient care, preferred.
• Experience administering TMS, preferred. Alternatively, successful completion of TMS certification based on initial training, provided during the initial period of employment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EHR/EMR recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with psychiatric terminology and medications.
• You are able to maintain a professional, clinical appearance and demeanor with patients. Scrubs provided.
• You have demonstrated the ability to work in a high-demand, fast paced environment.
• You are able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• You’re a self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• You have the ability to bring organizational skills to the clinical environment.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including listening and speaking, to reassure and guide patients.
• You are able to demonstrate professionalism and the ability to maintain patient and clinic confidentiality.
• You have demonstrated experience working with patients in a behavioral health setting.
• You are experienced working with patients who suffer from depression and anxiety, preferred.

At Active Path Mental Health, we value our diverse communities and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. APMH recruits, hires, trains, compensates and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veterans’ status, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status unrelated to a particular job’s requirements or an individual’s performance and qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $120,000.00 – $145,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Clinic: 2 years (Required)
• Patient care: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97210: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person