About The Position
MedCap Health is seeking a compassionate, experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to provide comprehensive medical care for patients admitted to an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Working collaboratively with psychiatry, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams, the APP will serve as the primary medical provider for psychiatric patients, addressing acute and chronic medical conditions while supporting safe psychiatric treatment. This role is intended for an experienced NP or PA who is comfortable practicing independently, has experience caring for behavioral health patients, and enjoys a collaborative, fast-paced inpatient environment. The position serves an adult behavioral health population and requires flexibility and sound clinical judgment.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of practice.
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain it.
- Board certification through AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification.
- At least 3 years of Advanced Practice Provider experience.
- Experience caring for patients with behavioral health or psychiatric conditions.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medical management skills.
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities.
- Ability to independently assess and manage complex medical conditions.
- Knowledge of common psychiatric diagnoses and medical issues associated with serious mental illness.
- Ability to recognize medical emergencies requiring escalation of care.
- Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification.
- Previous experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
- Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Behavioral Health experience.
- Experience managing medically complex children.
- Familiarity with psychotropic medications and their medical side effects.
- Experience using electronic health records (EHR).
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions during hospitalization.
- Provide medical clearance and ongoing medical management for patients admitted to the psychiatric unit.
- Monitor patients for medical complications related to psychiatric illness and psychotropic medications.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, therapists, pharmacists, and case management.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Educate patients and staff about medical conditions, disease prevention, and wellness.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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