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Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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
Punta Gorda, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/25/18
Wexford Health Sources, the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.
At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. This is for a part-time Psychiatric Physician Assistant (16 hours per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am-4:30pm) at Charlotte Correctional Institution in Punta Gorda, FL.
We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
Annual review with performance increase
Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plans
Company-paid short-term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY
An advanced nurse practitioner or physician assistant licensed in Florida, responsible and accountable for evaluating and treating inmates with psychiatric and mental health conditions upon referral. Will act as a consultant to the psych nursing staff. Must be knowledgeable of the nature and causes of mental illness; evaluation and measurement instrument techniques; pharmacology with emphasis on psychotropic medications; emergency care; social, psychological, cultural and medical needs of inmates; and current medications and treatment regimens for psychiatric disorders.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Counsels inmates on preventative care, medical problems, mental health problems and use of prescribed treatment.
Establishes individualized treatment plans and ensures the continuity of care for inmates requiring ongoing health care services.
Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to effectively diagnose and treat the inmate’s mental health condition.
Able to perform mental health evaluations and nationally recognized screening instruments as allowed by level of training and education.
Generally assesses inmate’s medical status and assists the assigned physician with inmate management as required.
Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques.
Initiates referrals to other members of the health care team, monitors the schedule of patients for special tests.
Makes appropriate referrals to specialists or hospitals
Utilize the SOAP charting format to document pertinent inmate information in chronological order in the health record.
Completes a minimum of twenty-four (24) CEU’s every two years and maintains RN/ARPA licensure.
Present/participate in in-service education sessions.
Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology including drug reaction/overdose.
Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional setting.
Recommend improved procedures, equipment and supplies to the supervisor.
The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes and are not all-inclusive; employees may be assigned other duties as required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
Job Requirements:
TRAVEL: None
LICENSING: Current Florida RN/ARPA licensure and/or PA licensure as appropriate
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited college/university program
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a correctional health setting.
EOE/M/F/D/V
At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue. This is for a part-time Psychiatric Physician Assistant (16 hours per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am-4:30pm) at Charlotte Correctional Institution in Punta Gorda, FL.
We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:
Annual review with performance increase
Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plans
Company-paid short-term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY
An advanced nurse practitioner or physician assistant licensed in Florida, responsible and accountable for evaluating and treating inmates with psychiatric and mental health conditions upon referral. Will act as a consultant to the psych nursing staff. Must be knowledgeable of the nature and causes of mental illness; evaluation and measurement instrument techniques; pharmacology with emphasis on psychotropic medications; emergency care; social, psychological, cultural and medical needs of inmates; and current medications and treatment regimens for psychiatric disorders.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Counsels inmates on preventative care, medical problems, mental health problems and use of prescribed treatment.
Establishes individualized treatment plans and ensures the continuity of care for inmates requiring ongoing health care services.
Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to effectively diagnose and treat the inmate’s mental health condition.
Able to perform mental health evaluations and nationally recognized screening instruments as allowed by level of training and education.
Generally assesses inmate’s medical status and assists the assigned physician with inmate management as required.
Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques.
Initiates referrals to other members of the health care team, monitors the schedule of patients for special tests.
Makes appropriate referrals to specialists or hospitals
Utilize the SOAP charting format to document pertinent inmate information in chronological order in the health record.
Completes a minimum of twenty-four (24) CEU’s every two years and maintains RN/ARPA licensure.
Present/participate in in-service education sessions.
Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology including drug reaction/overdose.
Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional setting.
Recommend improved procedures, equipment and supplies to the supervisor.
The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes and are not all-inclusive; employees may be assigned other duties as required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
Job Requirements:
TRAVEL: None
LICENSING: Current Florida RN/ARPA licensure and/or PA licensure as appropriate
CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited college/university program
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a correctional health setting.
EOE/M/F/D/V