Physician Assistant

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists

$130K — $160K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current and valid California license to practice as a Physician Assistant
  • Full prescription authority and current D.E.A. licensure
  • Preferably 2+ years of experience in a Behavioral Health setting or equivalent
  • Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Plan and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for patients
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including telemedicine consultations
  • Renew and refill medications to maintain continuity of care
  • Educate patients on their conditions and necessary preventative practices
  • Support and educate family members on mental health issues to aid rehabilitation

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching


You will have the opportunity to work a mix of office outpatient and telepsychiatry services. The Physician Assistant will diagnose, conduct assessments and prescribe medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health conditions. The role also includes developing an appropriate, integrated healthcare treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation and follow-up care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan, organize and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for new and existing patients.
  • Conduct initial in-person and tele-medicine psychiatric evaluations, medication management and monitoring visits.
  • Renewing and refilling medication to the best of their ability to avoid lapses in treatment.
  • Educates the patient in understanding the disease process with guidance regarding preventative practices necessary to manage acute and chronic conditions
  • Provide education, assistance and support to family members and others involved with the patient to enhance awareness of mental and emotional illness and to increase their ability to contribute to the rehabilitation process.


Skills and Qualifications:
  • Must hold a current and valid license to practice in the State of California and hold an NPI.
  • Must have full prescription authority and maintain current D.E.A. licensure.
  • Prefer but not required at least two (2) years' experience in a Behavioral Health setting or demonstrated equivalent experience.
  • Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred but not required.


Compensation and Benefits:
  • PNS offers a competitive compensation package including; Medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
  • Salary based on skill, experience, certification, and tenure of your profession.


Compensation: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

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