Crisis Care Physician Assistant

Connections Health Solutions; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Shift differentials

Job summary

Connections Health Solutions in King of Prussia, PA, is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide and coordinate comprehensive medical and psychiatric care for individuals in our behavioral health crisis facility.

The PA will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, support crisis intervention, and collaborate with families and an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe discharge planning and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Complete an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active Pennsylvania PA license.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances.
• BLS certification within seven days of hire.
• Pass PA background checks: Child Abuse, FBI, PSP.
• Vaccination and credentialing requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate medical and psychiatric care for individuals in the facility.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team for education and discharge planning.
• Document findings in health records and ensure informed consent.
• Order and review labs/tests to guide treatment decisions.
• Coordinate with primary care and behavioral health providers for continuity of care.
• Lead and participate in treatment-team and medical staff meetings.
• Promote a respectful, team-based care environment.

Skills

PA license

NCCPA

DEA registration

BLS certification

Background checks

Education

Accredited PA program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Connections Health Solutions in King of Prussia, PA, is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide and coordinate comprehensive medical and psychiatric care for individuals in our behavioral health crisis facility.

The PA will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, support crisis intervention, and collaborate with families and an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe discharge planning and continuity of care.