Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical care, management and documentation for clients in a behavioral health, addiction, detox and rehabilitation, treatment and recovery residential or Intensive Outpatient facility or program.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes medical history and physicals for new clients being admitted
- Assists and supports the Treatment Team and monitors all medical interactions with the clients.
- Diagnoses and make recommendations regarding management and treatment of the client’s care.
- Discusses treatment plan with Supervising MD.
- Interacts and consult with the clients regarding medical concerns.
- Manages clients that are detoxifying from chemical dependence
- Participate in clinical education opportunities.
- Completing all tasks as directed by the Medical Director.
- Conducts group sessions for Preventative Medicine, Effects of Substance Abuse, etc.
- Assists with Utilization Reviews.
- Conducts daily rounds and provides orders to nursing staff, including medication orders.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and lab results and provides education to clients regarding results.
- Coordinates Care with Specialists when necessary.
- Must be available by phone for nursing, techs and other staff questions or new client admissions during assigned call schedule.
JOB QUALIFICAITONS
- Current NCCPA Certification
- State Licensed as Physician Assistant.
- Graduate of an accredited Bachelor’s Degree Physician Assistant program.
- Two years’ previous work experience working as a Physician Assistant.
- Experience in specialization related to job, e.g. addiction, chemical dependency, psychiatric care, eating disorders, etc. is preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.