Physician Assistant (PA), Psychiatry

Full Job Description

Poppy Life Care is chartered to provide and deliver easy access to affordable, health and wellness resources and services for individuals and families living with a wide spectrum of physical, mental, and behavioral health challenges. Our mission is to facilitate awareness and education while building innovative care programs, which we will accomplish in our local communities, in conjunction with its businesses and people. We believe in helping each other as part of an ecosystem of local business, healthcare groups, academic institutions and professionals alike.

Our Why:

Not only are we passionate about what we do, but WHY we do it, which is to help individuals, children and their families that are living with spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression and more.

We are making a real impact on mental health by implementing unique care programs that include an interdisciplinary approach to education, treatment and therapies.

More About the Company:

At Poppy Life Care we care about people and strive to create environments that empower people and ideas.

We are paving the way to education and care programs and looking for candidates that want to join us in making a difference! Candidates should excel in fast paced environments, express a willingness to learn, be passionate about what they do and ideally have a strong background in education, business, non-profits, or startups. We are rapidly growing and have unique opportunities available.

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Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) to join our healthcare team to provide psychiatric services. The successful candidate will work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic medical environment with a behavioral health focus. You will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with behavioral health conditions, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Additionally, you will educate patients and their families about health-related issues and coordinate care across healthcare settings. You will work closely with our other team members who support our patients in a holistic manner.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health patient evaluations, including medical history reviews and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory tests and imaging studies.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic behavioral health conditions in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments as appropriate.
• Provide patient education regarding health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice development to enhance patient care delivery.
• Maintain timely, accurate and up-to-date patient records, including documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of California.
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• 2+ years behavioral health experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative healthcare environment.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.
• Willingness to adhere to professional and ethical standards of practice.

Time Commitment Minimum:10-15 hours per week, during normal business hours (Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST).

Compensation: $60 – $80 / hour

Benefits:

• Dedicated EHR portal and provider profile
• Dedicated phone line
• Flexible hours
• Administrator support
• Hassle-free scheduling
• Personal development & growth opportunities

Poppy Life Care is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 – $80.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newport Beach, CA 92663