Physician Assistant

Acadia HealthcareSheboygan, WI
41d$85 - $92Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Sheboygan Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC ) as a Physician Assistant , where you’ll play an essential role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to those on their journey to recovery. In this role, you’ll provide medical services, conduct physical assessments, and support patients with education and follow-up care under the guidance of a supervising physician. Collaborating with a dedicated team, you’ll help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while fostering an environment of trust and healing. If you’re passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to bring your expertise to CTC. Our Team: Sheboygan Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Sheboygan, WI is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Age Group/Range: Adults Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP Role as Physician Assistant: The Physician Assistant is an integral member of the medical team, responsible for providing high-quality medical services to patients while adhering to state licensing guidelines. This role encompasses comprehensive medical management across all levels of care offered by the clinic and involves working under the supervision of a physician to deliver patient-centered care. Responsibilities include conducting thorough physical examinations, diagnosing conditions, and formulating treatment plans. The Physician Assistant also provides patient education, coordinates referrals, and ensures appropriate follow-up care to support treatment continuity. Additionally, they may prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations and licensure requirements. This position requires a commitment to clinical excellence, adherence to legal and professional standards, and collaboration with the medical team to optimize patient outcomes. For more details please contact - [email protected] or call/text: 615.861.7581

Requirements

  • Graduate of Physician Assistant program from an accredited college or university
  • Board certified Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Licensed to practice in the state of WI
  • Active DEA license

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
  • No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Responsibilities

  • Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education
  • Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance
  • Ensures physician medication orders are being followed.
  • Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician
  • Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback
  • Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance
  • Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure
  • Maintains and expands knowledge base in accordance with the requirements necessary to maintain professional certification as a Physician Assistant
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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