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Physician Assistant (PA)
Acadia Healthcare • Wilmington, NC 28407 • Posted 30+ days ago
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The Physician Assistant at Acadia Healthcare is responsible for securing a medical history and physical from the patient, identifying normal/abnormal findings, and requesting appropriate diagnostic testing. They prescribe medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations, perform medical assessments, complete documentation accurately, and work collaboratively with the physician in planning and revising care plans. This role is based in Wilmington, NC, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Secure a medical history and physical from the patient and identify normal/abnormal findings.
- Request appropriate diagnostic testing.
- Prescribe medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations.
- Perform Medical Assessment of clients/patients of the facility.
- Complete documentation in the medical record accurately and timely recording all care rendered.
- Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients.
- Work collaboratively with the physician in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising care plans; assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of health care services.
Qualifications
Required
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant program.
- One or more years' experience working with patient population of the facility preferred.
- Current NC Medical license.
- Current DEA registration.
- Ability to work with male and female adult (18+) patients with chemical dependency and mental health disorders.
- Teamwork and excellent customer service skills.
- CPI and CPR Certifications (offered on site).
About Acadia Healthcare
Acadia Healthcare operates in the healthcare industry, specializing in developing and managing a network of behavioral health facilities nationwide.
Full Job Description
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Responsible for securing a medical history and physical from the patient and identifying normal/abnormal findings. Request appropriate diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations.
+ Perform Medical Assessment of clients/patients of the facility. Complete documentation in the medical record accurately and timely recording all care rendered.
+ Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients.
+ Work collaboratively with the physician in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising care plans; assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of health care services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Master's degree - Physician Assistant program required.
+ One or more years' experience working with patient population of the facility required preferred.
+ Current NC Medical license and current DEA registration required.
+ Ability to work with male and female adult (18+) patients with chemical dependency and mental health disorders
+ Teamwork and excellent customer service
+ CPI and CPR Certifications (offered on site)
BENEFITS
+ BC/BS Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from, eligible after 30 days of employment)
+ Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from)
+ VSP Vision Insurance
+ Paid life and AD&D insurance
+ 401k with a matching contribution
+ Paid Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick/Personal/Holiday time
+ Short term and Long term disability
+ License/certification renewal and CEU reimbursement
+ Free onsite employee fitness center
+ Free meals
+ Employee Discount program
+ Employee Fun events
+ Annual performance review and Merit increase review
+ Salary increases for obtaining education degrees, professional certification and/or licensure (based on program of study/field of certification and licensure)
+ License/Certification renewal and CEU reimbursement
+ Education Reimbursement program
For the 4th consecutive year, Newsweek magazine has ranked Wilmington Treatment Center as one of the best Addiction Treatment Center in North Carolina. We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC. What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing! We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
+ Customer Focus: Expert
+ Communication: Advanced
+ Problem Solving: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Required
+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
+ Masters or better in Nursing/Healthcare
Licenses & Certifications
Required
+ DEA Registr Validation
+ Physician's Assistant
Experience
Preferred
+ 1 year: Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse
+ 1 year: In a Substance Abuse environment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Responsible for securing a medical history and physical from the patient and identifying normal/abnormal findings. Request appropriate diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations.
+ Perform Medical Assessment of clients/patients of the facility. Complete documentation in the medical record accurately and timely recording all care rendered.
+ Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients.
+ Work collaboratively with the physician in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising care plans; assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of health care services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Master's degree - Physician Assistant program required.
+ One or more years' experience working with patient population of the facility required preferred.
+ Current NC Medical license and current DEA registration required.
+ Ability to work with male and female adult (18+) patients with chemical dependency and mental health disorders
+ Teamwork and excellent customer service
+ CPI and CPR Certifications (offered on site)
BENEFITS
+ BC/BS Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from, eligible after 30 days of employment)
+ Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from)
+ VSP Vision Insurance
+ Paid life and AD&D insurance
+ 401k with a matching contribution
+ Paid Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick/Personal/Holiday time
+ Short term and Long term disability
+ License/certification renewal and CEU reimbursement
+ Free onsite employee fitness center
+ Free meals
+ Employee Discount program
+ Employee Fun events
+ Annual performance review and Merit increase review
+ Salary increases for obtaining education degrees, professional certification and/or licensure (based on program of study/field of certification and licensure)
+ License/Certification renewal and CEU reimbursement
+ Education Reimbursement program
For the 4th consecutive year, Newsweek magazine has ranked Wilmington Treatment Center as one of the best Addiction Treatment Center in North Carolina. We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC. What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing! We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
+ Customer Focus: Expert
+ Communication: Advanced
+ Problem Solving: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
+ Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Required
+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
+ Masters or better in Nursing/Healthcare
Licenses & Certifications
Required
+ DEA Registr Validation
+ Physician's Assistant
Experience
Preferred
+ 1 year: Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse
+ 1 year: In a Substance Abuse environment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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