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Experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistant Opportunity (<1 hr from Beloit, WI)->New Grads Apply!/Loan Repayment Option/Great
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Wisconsin, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/25/18
Experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistant Opportunity (New Grads Apply!/Loan Repayment Option/Great Pay & Benefits!

Seeking experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join a clinic located less than 1 hour from Beloit, WI.

***The Facility***

Clinic on main campus provides comprehensive care in 25+ specialties.

***The Position***

Full-time employed position

Day Shift

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Hours/Week: 40 hours

Reports to: Director of Behavioral Health

Work in collaboration with physicians and other providers to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate behavioral health care for patients in the outpatient setting.

Ordering and interpreting appropriate labs and special studies.

Establish a working diagnosis based upon acquired data and developing or following treatment plan for psychiatric conditions in accordance with current clinic practice and in conjunction with the psychiatrists and psychotherapists.

Exercise judgment on condition requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising physician or other healthcare professionals.

Provide staff and patient education.

Diagnosing psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions based on DSM V and/or ICD 9/10.

Distinguishing between physiologically and psychologically based disorders and diagnose appropriately.

Assessing patients' mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.

Conducting individual, group or family psychoeducation for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.

Monitoring patients' medication usage and results.

Educating patients and collateral supports about mental health and medical conditions, preventative health measures, medications and treatment plans.

Documenting patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions and outcomes.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members including psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and nursing staff, to develop, implement or evaluate treatment plans.

Writing prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by the state of Wisconsin regulations and collaborative practice agreements.

***Candidate Requirements***

Eligible for WI PA License

BLS required

MUST have earned a Physician Assistant Psychiatry CAQ (Certificate of Added Qualifications)

Prefer a PA with previous psychiatric patient care experience

Client will consider new PA grads!

New PA grads: psychiatric practicum or capstone required

***Compensation & Benefits***

Competitive salary

Full and comprehensive benefits

Loan repayment option

***Interested candidates should forward a recent copy of your CV to the contact below:***

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Marieke Pieterman

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