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Montgomery County Emergency Service, Inc. (MCES) is Hiring
Every day at MCES we work hard to fulfill our mission to improve the lives of individuals facing crises and emergencies brought on by serious mental illness. We are deeply committed to offering increasingly effective crisis intervention services and ever-improving psychiatric care. This has been our goal since 1974. We are located in Building 50 on the grounds of Norristown State Hospital in Norristown, PA and are accessible by public transportation. Please visit www.mces.org to learn more about the work we do. We are looking for Per Diem Physician Assistants to join our team.
Work Schedule: Weekends Saturday and Sunday
Education/Experience Required: Graduate of Certified Physician Assistant Program and Certified by NCCPA. 1-2 years of experience in the Mental Health field, preferred. Must maintain biennial renewal of certification and earn 100 hours of CME every two years. Must have a valid Physician Assistant license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Job Duties: Primary responsibilities for the Physician Assistant
- Thoroughly performs histories and physicals on newly admitted patients to MCES and appropriately records patient information on the medical record.
- Documents all relevant data of a given patient’s progress while providing appropriate documentation on the medical status section of the patient transfer form when necessary.
- Identifies normal and abnormal findings on histories, physical exams and laboratory studies and makes decisions regarding the appropriate management and treatment of medical conditions. Orders medical consultations as per protocol.
- Manages routine primary care problems according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Places orders given by an MCES physician or consultant physician or via protocols onto Infoscriber. Orders placed by the physician assistant must be counter-signed by an MCES physician within 24 hours.
- Initiates appropriate evaluation and management for urgent care and emergency situations according to the Medical Emergency Treatment Plan.
- Provides counseling and instruction on common medical problems (die, medication, etc.), treatment and follow-up.
- Demonstrates appropriate competence in working with patients from various populations including: MR, adolescents, geriatrics, etc.
WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ( M/F/Veteran/Disabled). MCES prohibits harassment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $65.00 – $67.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends only
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
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