Physician Assistant

Description

Job title

Physician Assistant

Reports to

Medical Director

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant will be working at the Montgomery County Recovery Center (MCRC) within Resources for Human Development (RHD).  The Physician Assistant will be responsible for the provision of medical services to patients under the supervision and guidance of the Medical Director. The position is for at least 16 hours per week, with schedule flexibility between  Monday-Saturday, 5am-12pm.

Essential Duties and Functions

Direct Care

• Perform physicals and collect medical data and history on all patients 
• Perform initial and follow up assessments of health status
• Dispense required medications as needed including but not limited to injections and schedule II narcotics.
• Observation of medicating patients for behavioral changes, medical symptoms, drug abuse or instability 

Medication Monitoring and Review

• Monitor medical treatment of all patients for referral to medical Director 

Administrative 

• Record patient data in record to be co-signed by physician according to regulations 
• Plan and implement medical standards 
• Provide medical audits of patient records 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a program accredited by the APC-PA
• Minimum 2 years direct patient care preferred
• Licensed/Certified as a Physician Assistant with NCCPA and State  
• Medication Assistance Treatment Experience preferred

Program Summary

Montgomery County Recovery Center (MCRC)  is a program within Resources for Human Development that is a licensed Narcotic Treatment Program providing medication assisted treatment for opiate addiction in conjunction with counseling and supportive services. **Counseling plus HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) testing is provided to all clinic clients.

Who We Are

Resources for Human Development is a national human services nonprofit with the broadest possible service mission. RHD specializes in creating innovative, quality services that support people of all abilities wherever the need exists. Founded in 1970, RHD serves tens of thousands of people every year with caring and effective programs:  addressing intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health, homelessness, addiction recovery and more.

Requirements

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Medical Director

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.