Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Overview :

We are seeking a compassionate FT Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our team!

Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities.

Founded in December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first responders is also offered in select facilities.

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Responsibilities :

The Physician Assistant provides medical services / patient care to patients admitted to ARS facilities and throughout treatment within the continuum of care. The Physician Assistant supports and follows the policies, rules, and regulations of the facility as well as the standards of State and Federal regulations.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following :

JOB DUTIES :

• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. This includes knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications and detoxification protocols, and prescribing medications in general.
• Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation. ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. These records will be completed and authenticated in a timely manner per policy.
• This includes but is not limited to the following electronic record documents :

a. Admission History and Physical Evaluation

b. Medical Progress Notes

c. Discharge Summary

d. Peer to Peer Form

e. Medication and ancillary orders

f. Patient Allergies

g. Diagnosis / update diagnosis, laboratory Data interpretation and documentation

h. HIV results positive or negative must be reviewed and documented in the medical record. STD positive results must be communicated to nursing so they can report to the State Health dept as applicable and reviewed with patient to to consider treatment options.

BENEFITS :

Qualifications :

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.  We invite you to learn more about us at our  website !

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices / EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state-specific COVID-19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Team members in our facilities / offices located in states with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.