Inpatient Psychiatry PA/APRN — Primary Care Clinician

Family & Community Services; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PERS retirement

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

Alaska Psychiatric Institute in Anchorage is seeking a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 to provide primary medical care to inpatient psychiatric clients. You will assess, diagnose, and manage medical co-morbid conditions, initiate treatment plans, prescribe medications, and coordinate preventive care after discharge.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, adherence to state licensure requirements, and potential on-call duties with competitive

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Alaska.
• Licensure requirements may include DEA registration and state-specific credentials.
• Background checks, fingerprinting, and immunization proofs may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of primary medical care to inpatient psychiatric clients.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage medical co-morbid conditions and substances use issues.
• Initiate and manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and recommend preventive care post-discharge.
• Collaborate with supervisors, managers, and personnel to provide services within API.

Skills

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Oral and Written Communication

Job description

Alaska Psychiatric Institute in Anchorage is seeking a Physician Assistant/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 1 to provide primary medical care to inpatient psychiatric clients. You will assess, diagnose, and manage medical co-morbid conditions, initiate treatment plans, prescribe medications, and coordinate preventive care after discharge.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, adherence to state licensure requirements, and potential on-call duties with competitive