Behavioral Health Physician Associate - Fellowship

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holiday premium pay

Shift and weekend differential pay

401(k) with 6% employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a PA-C to perform face-to-face assessments and healthcare services. You will evaluate health status, document assessments, and work collaboratively with patients and medical professionals.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree as a Physician Assistant, possess current Kansas licensure, and have effective communication skills. The position offers various benefits, including tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• PA-C certification required.
• Current licensure in the State of Kansas for Physician Assistant is necessary.
• Healthcare Provider BLS certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes face-to-face assessments and healthcare services.
• Evaluates health status through comprehensive health assessments.
• Documents accurately as per agency policies.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office software

Keyboarding skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

Multitasking and prioritization skills

Ability to apply advanced nursing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree as Physician Assistant

Job description

Job Summary

Completes face‑to‑face assessments and healthcare services under the general supervision of the agency’s Medical Director. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and maintains respectful relationships with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, and referral sources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Evaluates health status through comprehensive health assessments as required by agency policies. Accountable for completing face‑to‑face assessments within required timeframes. Collaborates with physicians, patients/families, and interdisciplinary team regarding assessment findings, care needs, and revisions to the plan of care. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, family members, co‑workers, physicians, and referral sources.

• Performs timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency policy.
• Abides by HIPAA privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of MS Office software.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Ability to apply advanced nursing principles.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

• Integrity: honesty and willingness to do the right thing.
• Compassion: high level of empathy and customer service, managing conflict and offering alternative solutions.
• Accountability: ownership of situations, projects, and issues; ability to work autonomously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Respect: collaboration with a diverse population; treat all customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence: strong communication and presentation skills, proven ability to influence and lead teams, think strategically and manage day‑to‑day tactical processes, lead and facilitate process improvement.

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

N/A

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

PA‑C – Bachelor’s degree as Physician Assistant (Master’s preferred).

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Psychiatry experience, including prior inpatient care.

LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED

• Current licensure in the State of Kansas for Physician Assistant.
• NPI Number and DEA Number.
• Healthcare Provider BLS (AHA BLS if not American Heart Association) within three months of hire.
• Kansas State Driver’s License.
• Auto insurance equal to or greater than Kansas insurance requirements.

PREFERRED LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION

N/A

BENEFITS

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401(k) with 6% employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

EEO STATEMENT

We provide equal employment opportunities and participate in E‑Verify.