Inpatient PRN Behavioral Health Physician Assistant

Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst, NC seeks a Psychiatric Physician Assistant to provide inpatient coverage one to two weekends per month. Hospital employed PRN position on a 30 bed adult unit with rounds and ED consults.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration with the care team in a private, non-profit network within an hour of several major cities in NC.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification.
• May consider an experienced NP with FNP and PMHNP certifications.
• Strongly prefer 2+ years of advanced practice experience in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Round on patients on the 30 bed adult inpatient unit.
• Provide hospital and ED consults.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians in a supportive environment.

Skills

Behavioral health

Inpatient care

Hospital rounds

Consults (ED/Hospital)

Education

AMA approved PA program

NCCPA certification

NC licensure & NC DEA

Job description

Inpatient PRN Behavioral Health PA in Pinehurst, NC

FirstHealth of the Carolinas – a private, not-for-profit premier health care network serving the mid-Carolinas - is seeking a Psychiatric Physician Assistant to provide inpatient coverage one to two weekends per month.

• Hospital employed (W-2) PRN position.
• 30 bed adult inpatient unit with average daily census in the mid-20s, shared between providers.
• Round on patients in the unit and provide hospital and ED consults.
• Excellent clinician collaboration, supportive environment.
• Within an hour of Raleigh, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Lumberton, and Laurinburg. About two hours from Charlotte.

Qualifications:

• PA must be a graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification.
• May consider an experienced NP with both FNP and PMHNP certifications.
• Strongly prefer 2+ years of advanced practice experience in behavioral health.
• Clean background NC licensure, NC DEA, and AHA ACLS certification required.