Physician Assistant Specialty Care Weekender

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

3d•$48 - $71•Remote

About The Position

This is a part-time Physician Assistant role within the GCMG Telemedicine: On Demand - Virtual Health department, focusing on Visits On Demand. The position requires working 24 hours per week, specifically every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM (noon) to 12:00 AM (midnight). The role involves performing medical assessments, procedures, writing prescriptions, ordering and interpreting tests, and documenting patient encounters. The Physician Assistant will also act as a patient advocate and participate in practice meetings when requested.

Requirements

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state one works.
Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in SC required.
BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and concentrate.
Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.

Nice To Haves

ACNP, AGACNP, AGNP, PNP, or PNP-AC board certification preferred based population served.

Responsibilities

Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and daily assessments.
Records findings of examinations, assessments and plan of care.
Performs minor office-based medical and/or surgical procedures.
Writes appropriate prescriptions and administers medications.
Orders and interprets daily laboratory and radiology examinations.
Determines treatment plan for patient.
Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient's medical record.
Acts as a patient advocate for the population served.
Attends, participates and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program