PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - PRN

Thecarolinacenter; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Carolina Center in Greer, South Carolina is looking for a qualified Physician Assistant to join their team providing psychiatric care. The role includes comprehensive patient assessments, therapeutic interventions, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Required is a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and national certification. The position offers competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a challenging, rewarding work environment with PRN shifts available.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and current license to practice in South Carolina.
• Zero to one year of experience required, experience in psychiatric care preferred.
• Certification in CPR required prior to independent patient assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and psychiatric assessments to patients.
• Order appropriate medications, labs, tests, and imaging.
• Serve as a consultant and educator to the staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic interventions

Case management

Psychiatric care techniques

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

EKG machine

Blood Pressure Cuff

First Aid items

Job description

Responsibilities

Physician Assistant (PA)

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is currently hiring a physician assistant to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Who We Are

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is a 156-bed private behavioral health system located on 13 acres in the Greenville, South Carolina area. Specializing in psychiatric programs and substance abuse treatments such as detox and rehab, The Carolina Center serves Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and areas throughout South Carolina and western North Carolina. Programs are available at various levels of care to accommodate the severity of every patient’s condition: inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment. Visit: https://thecarolinacenter.com/.

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you farther than you ever thought you could go. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient’s family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

Summary of Job Duties

Serves as an advanced practice healthcare provider in the area of psychiatric mental health working in both direct and indirect patient care activities. Direct care functions include providing physical and psychiatric assessments, therapeutic interventions, and case management services. Indirect care functions include assuming role as a consultant and educator. Assures provision of medical care in accordance with the South Carolina Mental Health Code, accreditation standards, licensing rules and regulations, legal aspects, hospital policies/procedures, standards of care and practice. Documents all clinical activities according to policy.

Essential Job Functions

• Competent in assessing, planning, and delivering care for patients with co-occurring disorders.
• Serves as a consultant to the staff, providing education about psychiatric medication, psychiatric conditions and caregiver interventions.
• Orders appropriate medicines, labs, tests, imaging and other ancillary services as needed.
• Maintains and reviews patient medical services documents and records as necessary.
• Prescribing pharmacologic agents and compliance with antibiotic stewardship program.
• Participates in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Complies with Medical Staff Bylaws and all hospital policies.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

Requirements

Education: Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Current Physician Assistant license to practice in the state. Maintains national certification.

Experience: Zero- one (0-1) year of experience required. Two (2) years of related experience preferred. Experience with psychiatric patient care techniques, preferred.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion Management Aggressive Behavior Training (HWC) before on the unit orientation and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. Successful certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association for CPR prior to taking an independent patient assignment.

Work Hours

PRN

Machines, Tools, & Equipment

• Telephone
• Shower/Bath
• Audio-visual equipment
• EKG machine
• Thermometer
• Refrigerator
• Radio
• Blood Pressure Cuff
• Vitals machine
• Housekeeping and supplies
• Copy Machine
• Physical Restraints
• First Aid items
• Shredder

EEO Statement

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