Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Full Time 40hrs

MiraVista Behavioral Health Center•Holyoke, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides medical care under the general supervision of a physician and is involved in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. The Physician’s Assistant (PA) is responsible for the comprehensive coordination of medical care for assigned patients. This role involves completing all required documentation, utilizing ICD 10 terminology for diagnosis and treatment, and prescribing medication or other interventions within the scope of PA practice. The PA will operationalize systems to accept and treat all appropriate patients up to hospital census capacity, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives. The role also supports the company's positive image and requires respecting diverse views and approaches to maintain a professional and accepting environment for all employees, patients, and visitors. Other patient care duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
Master’s degree in physician assistant studies
Current Massachusetts Physician Assistant license registration
US DEA and Massachusetts Registration as Controlled Substances Practitioner, Schedules II-VI.
Current CPR certification is required.
Familiarity with electronic medical records and healthcare technology
Self-directed, demonstrate initiative and professionalism, and exercise expert clinical judgment to function independently.
Skills in interpreting and applying standards and regulations applicable to behavioral health inpatient services (e.g. JC, CMS, DMH, DPH)
Time management, problem-solving, crisis management, and team-building capacity; flexibility, creativity, and ability to manage stress.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

1-5 years of experience preferred
Prior experience in a Psychiatry setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the comprehensive coordination of medical care for assigned patients.
Completes all required documentation including admission history and physical assessments within 24 hours, medicine/pediatric consultation assessments, and follow-up notes within 48 hours.
Utilizes ICD 10 terminology and concepts for diagnosis and treatment.
Prescribes medication or other interventions within the scope of PA practice.
Operationalizes systems to accept and treat all appropriate patients up to hospital census capacity.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Supports our positive image as a responsive, quality health care service provider to referral sources, insurers and MCOs.
Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Other patient care duties as assigned