Physician Assistant – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
(ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER)

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider) will perform clinical duties and activities as directed.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct clinical/patient care duties and responsibilities as required, including psychiatric evaluations, re-evaluations, dispositions, coordination of medical services with nurse on duty, medication orders/prescribing, monitoring patients, etc.
• Obtains detailed history and develops patient care charts; performs physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients; assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's Degree, completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of professional clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting.

REQUIRED LICENSES:

Licensure as a Physician Assistant.
Continuing certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Required DEA License and BLS certification.

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