Physician Assistant

Pnsoc; Mission Viejo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 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 hiring a Physician Assistant to join our outpatient mental health team. The PA will diagnose, assess, and prescribe medications for psychiatric-mental health patients, and participate in integrated care plans across in-person and telepsychiatry visits.

Candidates must hold a California license with NPI and DEA, with 2+ years in Behavioral Health preferred; bilingual Spanish is highly valued but not required.

Qualifications

• Valid California license to practice and NPI.
• Full prescription authority and DEA licensure.
• At least 2 years in Behavioral Health preferred.
• Spanish bilingualism is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for new and existing patients.
• Conduct initial in-person and telemedicine psychiatric evaluations, medication management and monitoring visits.
• Renew medications to prevent lapses in treatment.
• Educate patients on disease process and preventive practices.
• Assist and support families to enhance awareness and rehabilitation.

Skills

CA license

NPI

DEA licensure

Behavioral health experience

Bilingual Spanish

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.