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Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Fundamental
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY :

Works with the physician to coordinate inpatientcare activities such as screening patients, taking histories, performingphysical exams, and performing developmental screening exams.

DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Conductpatient histories and assessments for complex critical, chronically ill, andacute patients
  • Orders, performs, and analyzes diagnostic and psychiatric tests concerning the needs of the patient, and follow up on a regular basis to ensure their needs are being adequately met.
  • Implements measures to assist patients in regaining and sustaining psychological health.
  • Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines under the guidance of a supervising physician.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals and monitoring the effectiveness of all interventions.
  • Conductsassessments and prescribes medications and pharmacologic / non-pharmalogictreatments as approved by the supervisory physician based on efficacy and cost,to ensure the health and comfort of all patients and serve as the patient’sprimary healthcare provider

QUALIFICATIONS &REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Must possess valid, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in at least one jurisdiction in the United States or its territories, or unrestricted privileges to practice as a Physician Assistant for a government agency.
  • Must possess current Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry
  • Three to five years’ experience in a clinical setting required
  • Must have a reliable source of transportation and be able to travel via air and car to attend training programs.
  • 30+ days ago
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