Physician Assistant

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Inc; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) is actively seeking a Physician Assistant to join our outpatient private mental health group. The PA will diagnose, assess and prescribe medications for psychiatric conditions, with a focus on integrated, collaborative care across psychiatrists, NPs and therapists.

You will provide medication management and therapy for new and existing patients, including initial evaluations and telemedicine visits, while guiding patients and families through treatment

Qualifications

• Must hold a current CA Physician Assistant license and NPI.
• Must have full prescriptive authority and DEA licensure.
• Behavioral health experience preferred, 2+ years.
• Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication management and therapy planning for new and existing patients.
• Perform initial in-person and telepsychiatry evaluations and monitoring visits.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and ongoing disease management.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, NPs, therapists and care coordinators.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

CA PA license

NPI

DEA license

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) is actively seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing organization. We are an outpatient private mental health group practice composed of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Therapists who are motivated to help our patients make positive changes in their lives.

At PNS, the Psychiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioner, Therapists, and Patient Care Coordinators are our priority and providing comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care is the foundation of our culture. You will have the opportunity to work a mix of office outpatient and telepsychiatry services. The Physician Assistant will diagnose, conduct assessments and prescribe medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health conditions. The role also includes developing an appropriate, integrated healthcare treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation and follow-up care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for new and existing patients.
• Conduct initial in-person and tele-medicine psychiatric evaluations, medication management and monitoring visits.
• Renewing and refilling medication to the best of their ability to avoid lapses in treatment.
• Educates the patient in understanding the disease process with guidance regarding preventative practices necessary to manage acute and chronic conditions
• Provide education, assistance and support to family members and others involved with the patient to enhance awareness of mental and emotional illness and to increase their ability to contribute to the rehabilitation process.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must hold a current and valid license to practice in the State of California and hold an NPI.
• Must have full prescription authority and maintain current D.E.A. licensure.
• Prefer but not required at least two (2) years' experience in a Behavioral Health setting or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• PNS offers a competitive compensation package including; Medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
• Salary based on skill, experience, certification, and tenure of your profession.