Physician Assistant

INNOVA PEACE; Shavano Park (TX); In loco; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

INNOVA PEACE is seeking a Physician Assistant with a psychiatric focus to evaluate patients, develop and monitor treatment plans, and prescribe psychotropic medications as needed. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care in a clinical setting.

Qualified candidates hold an ACGME psychiatry residency, ABPN board certification, and an active medical license. This on-site position offers opportunities for ongoing professional development and direct

Competenze

• Completion of psychiatric residency or family medicine/psychiatry residency in an ACGME approved program.
• Current board certification in Psychiatry (ABPN).
• Valid state medical license as MD/DO/NP/PA.

Mansioni

• Evaluate clients by interviewing, reviewing history and related documents.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, including psychotropic medications.
• Monitor treatment results and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians, therapists, nurses and other providers.
• Maintain accurate medical records and participate in quality reviews.

Conoscenze

Documentation skills

Decision-making

Listening

Verbal communication

Patient services

Building relationships

Discretion

Bedside manners

Formazione

ACGME Psychiatry residency

ABPN Psychiatry board certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description:Physician AssistantPosition Summary:The ideal candidate has a holistic background and prescribes medication conservatively. Training in alternative medicine and techniques is preferred.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Helps clients by evaluating medical and psychosocial conditionsDevelop and implements treatment plans, including prescription of psychotropic medicationsMonitors and evaluates treatment resultsEvaluates clients by interviewing patients, family, and other people; conducting history and physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological testsDevelop treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders and establishing treatment goals and methodologiesTreats clients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with clients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications; and supervising staff provision of servicesMaintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress, and consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other health care providersAssures quality and safe service for patients and staff by enforcing policies, procedures, standards, rules, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations requirements, H.H.S.C., and legal regulations; participating in utilization reviews; and remaining available for emergency consultationsImproves staff competence by providing training and discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological problems, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issuesMaintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summariesUpdates job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizationsOther duties as assignedCompetencies:Documentation skillsDecision-makingListeningVerbal communicationPatient servicesBuilding relationshipsDiscretionBedside mannersMinimum Qualifications:Completion of a psychiatric residency or a family medicine/psychiatry residency in an ACGME approved residency programCurrent BC/BE in Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in psychiatry)Valid state medical license as MD, DO, NP or PA2 years’ experience working full-time with child/adult psychiatry