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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Acadia Healthcare
Scotts Valley, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jan 2024
💰 $220,000/yr

About the role

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Deliver medical and psychotherapeutic care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION

 COMPENSATION:

Compensation for roles at THE CAMP RECOVERY CENTER varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, THE CAMP RECOVERY CENTER provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: CALIFORNIA

Calculated Hourly Range for role  NP/PA: 

State - California: $85.00-$110.00 per hour depending on experience

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.

· Complete medical discharge summary timely and within facility policy.

· Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients.

· Provide patient lectures as scheduled, provide patient education as appropriate.

· 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.

· May aid in the development and review of facility treatment philosophy, programs, services and policies for all patients admitted to his/her care.

· Coordinate patient care activities through ongoing consultation with the facility leadership team, such as clinical director, nursing director and medical director.

· Promote compliance with all industry, Medicare and federal or state licensing standards which relate to the clinical management of patients admitted to the facility.

· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Master's degree - PA- Physician Assistant program OR                                                                                                                                                                                             

  Masters degree - NP-Nursing/Healthcare     

· One or more years' experience working with patient population of the facility required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Current professional Physician Assistant or NP license required, per state regulations/requirements; may also require a current DEA license.

· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

· First aid may be required based on state or facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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