Psychiatric Physician Assistant

The Recovery Village • Upper Marlboro, MD

10h • 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 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. PA’s that 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).
• Depending on the state practicing, may need a protocol agreement to be completed by the PA and Medical Director.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy, including knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, 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, and HIV/STD 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, 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 off-site physical examination reports and medical screening results 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 as backup when the on-call medical provider/Medical Director is unavailable. When on call, will be within one hour of the facility for emergencies.
• Implements plans for Performance Improvement as needed.
• Develops cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services with the Medical Director.
• Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
• Supervises all Level of Care changes and provides peer reviews when required with the Medical Director.
• Provides supervision/support to Physician Assistants as required.
• Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines.
• Turns in time sheets/expenses to the Medical Director/Designee at designated time frames (if Non-Exempt).
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Scheduling flexible
• Required to be onsite
• Some on-call
• Competitive & Negotiable pay
• $2,500 per year reimbursement for CME
• 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
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year
• Sick & holiday pay
• 401K + match
• 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