Psychiatric Physician Extender (Temporary - Buncombe)

OSHR Temporary Solutions • Buncombe County, NC

1d • $70 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position located at 201 Tabernacle Rd., Black Mountain - Buncombe County, with the Department of Health & Human Services/The Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (ADATC). The primary responsibility of the Physician Extender is to assess the biomedical condition of the patient in the form of a comprehensive history and physical. In addition, the Physician Extender’s responsibilities include the development, implementation, and follow-up monitoring of the medical treatment plan; this plan includes appropriate discharge planning. This role offers exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities that can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board and holding a Psychiatry Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) and one year of experience or approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the North Carolina Medical Board holding the Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification and one year of experience.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to apply knowledge regarding pathophysiology, psychopharmacology, diagnostic classification according to DSM-IV, to consistently meet the standards and guidelines of regulatory agencies to include but not be limited to The Joint Commission, CMS, American Academy of Family Physicians/American College of Physicians, and Center’s Medical Staff By-Laws, policies and procedure.
• Possesses the ability to foster and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, staff, and administration.
• The ability to complete a comprehensive history and physical assessment, gather data, and apply knowledge related to pathophysiology, psychopharmacology, diagnostic classification according to DSM-IV, to consistently to formulate appropriate treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality medical treatment to assigned patients in a prompt and compassionate manner.
• Shows sound clinical judgment to positively affect patient outcomes.
• Conducts thorough bio/psycho/social psychiatric assessments and provides patient diagnosis and treatment per professional guidelines and community standard of care.
• Obtains collateral information and reviews reports developed by other physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, counselors and other healthcare professionals.
• Provides consultation to the non-psychiatric medical staff in areas not limited to psychotropic medications, behavioral objectives and therapeutic interventions/modalities.
• Actively engages in the treatment team process for assigned patients (as evidenced by regular attendance, prompt arrival, being engaged in the process, and being prepared for discussion before the treatment team begins).
• Develops and approves all medical master plan treatment plans and reports these at scheduled treatment teams.
• Effectively collaborates with other clinical and non-clinical personnel and other associated departments on campus, providing essential interactive synergy, including but not limited to "hand-off communication" from one colleague to another.
• Communicates to patient(s), staff and patient's family in a prompt, respectful, courteous, caring and compassionate manner while adhering to HIPAA, State and Federal regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Attends all required professional and facility training including but not limited to the following: CPR, Annual Reviews, Motivational Interviewing, CPI, etc.
• Completes required continuing medical education in order to maintain medical license and/or specific certification.

Benefits

• Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree