Psychiatric Physician Assistant

The Recovery Village • Upper Marlboro, MD

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Village Salem Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Rehab Center is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Psychiatric & Physician Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing medical services and patient care to individuals admitted to ARS facilities and throughout their treatment continuum. The Physician Assistant will support and adhere to facility policies, state, and federal regulations. The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a specialized facility for professional fire service members facing PTSD, trauma, substance use, addiction, and other behavioral health challenges. Advanced Recovery Systems, the parent company, is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company focused on treating addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues using evidence-based therapeutic models.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited Master’s Program or higher (PAs who did not have Master's Programs because they may not have been offered can be considered).
• Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of practice.
• Must have a DEA to prescribe controlled medications.
• Must have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA (at least eight (8) hours of educational training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders).
• Experience in Addiction Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health preferred.
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff.
• Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Addiction Medicine/ Primary Behavioral Health
• Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director, including knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications and detoxification protocols, and prescribing medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies, state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Medical Needs Criteria.
• Completes and authenticates electronic record documents in a timely manner, including Admission History and Physical Evaluation, Medical Progress Notes, Discharge Summary, Peer to Peer Form, Medication and ancillary orders, Patient Allergies, Diagnosis/update diagnosis, laboratory Data interpretation and documentation, HIV results, and STD positive results.
• Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria and documents decision-making accordingly.
• Screens for Substance Use Disorders (SUD), including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Screens for pain and understands treatment strategies for pain, including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches, reflecting an individualized approach.
• Screens for nutrition deficiencies and makes interventions or refers for a nutrition consultation as appropriate.
• Reviews physical examination reports and medical screening results conducted off-site for pre-admission or other medical concerns to ensure client's medical needs are considered in the treatment plan.
• Understands and communicates On-Call responsibilities, providing contact and back-up numbers, and being responsive and available.
• When on call, will be within one hour of the facility in case of an emergency requiring facility presence.
• Implements plans for Performance Improvement as needed.
• With the Medical Director, develops cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.
• Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
• With the Medical Director, supervises all Level of Care changes and provides peer reviews when required.
• Provides supervision/support to Physician Assistants as required.
• Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Scheduling flexible
• Required to be onsite & some on-call
• Competitive & Negotiable pay
• CME: $2,500 per year reimbursement
• Malpractice: Free liability protection, the PLI policy also covers you if you leave the company should it be needed for the time period of your employment
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year & sick & holiday pay
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access
• Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level