Full Job Description
Palo Alto Mind Body is a compassionate and innovative specialty wellness practice serving the Bay Area and surrounding. Our team believes that mental and physical health are strongly intertwined and that patients will realize their highest level of wellness when they achieve both. Patient care is our top priority, and we go above and beyond to make sure we provide the highest quality care and service.
We are experiencing amazing growth and are looking for a high-energy, talented physician assistant to join our Interventional Psychiatry Clinic in Palo Alto, CA and then lead a satellite clinic. Interventional Psychiatry—including IV ketamine infusions and FDA-approved intranasal esketamine (Spravato)—blends both medical and mental health care into an interesting and rewarding provider experience, allowing you to develop skills in both medicine and psychiatry.
The ideal candidate for this position has experience (or strong interest) in mental healthcare, is exceptionally patient/service oriented, presents professionally and compassionately at all times, has excellent communication skills, demonstrates the highest level of reliability, and is an energetic individual who is dedicated, friendly, organized, and a good multitasker.
For more information on Palo Alto Mind Body, please visit www.paloaltomindbody.com
This is a unique opportunity to train in interventional psychiatry at our headquarters in Palo Alto and then lead a satellite clinic in California’s Central Valley. Both new grads and experienced PA’s are encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities
- Supervision of all elements and staff for interventional treatments (training in interventional psychiatry provided)
- Direct management of patients
- Manage consents for new patients
- Conduct E&M for all interventional treatments and/or medication management encounters
- Conduct patient assessments and provide care consistent with accepted professional standards, including evaluations, treatment, referral, and related documentation
- Assist in the development and review of policies, procedures, and protocols
- Participate in quality improvement and clinical risk management activities
Requirements
- Master in Physician Assistant Studies or higher degree
- Active California PA license required
- DEA/CDS license required
- Possess current board certification (NCCPA)
- BLS/ACLS Certification (preferred)
- Psychiatry CAQ (preferred)
- Prior experience managing psychiatric patients, treatments, and medication
- Capable of functioning independently to provide psychiatric care in an outpatient setting
- Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality
- Has no pending actions by the board in California or any other state
- Comfortable in the use our technology suite: Chromebooks, Workspace, messaging, EHR systems, etc
- A positive, can-do, caring, and empathic demeanor at all times
- Knowledge of HIPAA policies and best practices
- Must be 100% committed to patient and infectious safety protocols
- Must provide proof of annual vaccinations prior to starting employment
Benefits
- Low-pressure, integrative-care, supportive, collaborative environment
- 100% outpatient patient base
- Full-time or Part-time
- Excellent benefits available: medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, PTO