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Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLCLaurinburg, NC, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Adelphi is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to to provide primary care and medical management to adult offenders for a correctional facility in North Carolina.

Job Quick Facts :

  • ID : BD-878-09
  • Profession : Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
  • Specialty : Primary Care / Psychiatry / Emergency Medicine
  • Job Type : Contract / Locum
  • Contract Length : Ongoing
  • Service Setting : Correctional
  • Location : Laurinburg, NC
  • Coverage Type : Clinical / On-site
  • Start Date : ASAP
  • Shift Schedule : 40 hours per week
  • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
    • Requirements :
  • NC License
  • DEA certification
  • BLS certification
  • ACLS certification
  • BC / BE

Responsibilities :

  • Perform vital signs assessment and obtain a comprehensive, relevant medical history from offenders.
  • Conduct independent evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and trauma, consistent with clinical scope and licensure.
  • Manage and monitor chronic health conditions, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
  • Prescribe indicated medications, including narcotics and controlled substances, in accordance with physician supervision, DAC policy, and state / federal regulations.
  • Administer approved immunizations and preventive care in compliance with facility's protocols.
  • Provide patient education and counseling on medications, treatment plans, diet, weight management, substance use, and disease prevention.
  • Refer patients to the supervising physician or clinical director for evaluation of complex conditions beyond the scope of the NP / PA role.
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, X-rays, EKGs, audiograms, and tympanometry to guide clinical decision-making.
  • Perform routine and comprehensive physical examinations for diagnosis, intake, or chronic disease follow-up.
  • Document all clinical encounters promptly and accurately in the HERO electronic medical record system using POMR format.
  • Maintain compliance with all standards under the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and facility policies, including timely reporting, quality assurance participation, and ethical care delivery.
  • Participate in utilization reviews, quality improvement activities, and peer consultations as required.
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