Physician Assistant

ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC • Memphis, TN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Physician Assistant will provide high-quality mental health care to patients focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric conditions. This role requires a strong understanding of mental health issues, addictions and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse patient population of all ages including individuals with disabilities. In addition, this role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced setting and remain flexible with job duties. This Provider will focus on daily rounding in inpatient for primarily detox/substance use patients as well as providing mental health and substance use treatment in the outpatient setting. This Provider will need a strong ability to remain flexible to provide service to patients in inpatient and/or outpatient as warranted by demand.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant
• 1-2 years psychiatric experience
• Strong ability to work at a fast pace
• PA License (Required)
• Physician’s Assistant
• Current BLS/CPR Certification
• DEA License (Required)
• Ability to use electronic health record system
• Experience in a clinical setting, preferably within a Psychiatric inpatient/outpatient facility
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with advancements in mental health care practices
• Flexibility and adaptability to ensure service is provided in different settings, where necessary
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Team work/Team building
• Ability to multi-task
• Effective time management

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care
• Educate patients and families on mental health issues, including addiction, and treatment options
• Utilize telehealth services for remote patients
• Close charts within 24 hours (Collaborative Documentation)
• Conduct psychiatric assessment
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic and addiction medications
• Complete psychiatric assessments for patients in the crisis stabilization unit and/or OP clinic
• Complete multiple psychiatric assessments per day
• Complete daily rounds, follow ups, med evals as needed
• Split between locations, including inpatient and outpatient
• Other duties as needed
• Working closely with the addictions team and crisis team
• Attending outside community events
• Attending staffing and treatment team meetings
• Precepts Students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed