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San Antonio! Outpatient Mental Health!
Lewisville, Texas, United States
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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 Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/25/18
Say "Howdy" to San Antonio!

As the incoming Psychiatric Physician Assistant, you'll join a Behavioral Health Center providing mental healthcare in adult outpatient mental health, child outpatient mental health and/or crisis care services. The program is open Mon-Fri from 8P to 8A and Sat-Mon from 4P to 8A - both part an full-time options are available.

You’ll be responsible for conducting psychiatric examinations, prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications, completing associated documentation, and other consumer/patient related services. Additional responsibilities include: complying with the Center's EMR requirements as established and modified from time to time; completing physician's certificates or other documentation for involuntary treatment in accordance with applicable laws and the Mental Health Code; performing Medicaid Administration Claiming (MAC) Time Study on a quarterly basis; participating in the Center's cost containment efforts; conducting regular reviews (and revisions of as needed) of treatment plans and provides the DSM IV, 5 Axis diagnosis on all assigned patients as required by the program and regulatory protocols, which includes a review of DG1A data/form; respond proactively with care to patients and families; evaluate urgent psychiatric patients in a competent and timely manner; comply with commitment laws 100% of the time; and other psychiatric and mental health duties as needed.

Successful midlevel candidates will be a certified PA with experience in a psychiatric setting post-training as well as a TX license, DPS and DEA.

In return for your training and experience, you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes MGMA based pay, affordable health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities and generous retirement savings options. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, & Vision, Paid Time Off (16 days 1st year) plus 11 paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, 457(b) Retirement Plan, Basic Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401(a) Retirement Plan, Flex spending account, Annual CME & license fee reimbursement and Malpractice insurance. Plus, you’ll enjoy living and working in San Antonio!

If you don’t know San Antonio you’ve really been missing out. This is a city rich in diversity, culture and tradition, with so much to see and do. On a warm summer day you can enjoy one of the areas lazy rural rivers and gems like the historic San Pedro Springs, go to an art, music or cultural festival, play golf or watch a sporting event, or take a quick drive to Austin, only an hour away. In the evenings explore the famous San Antonio River Walk, with incredible dining, music and entertainment. No wonder it is the most visited city in Texas! Plus, this city is a great place to live, with good school systems, low crime, moderate weather, and a thriving economy. Say "howdy" to your new home! [Register to View]

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