<p>JOB SUMMARY</p> <p>The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical care, management and documentation for clients in a behavioral health, addiction, detox and rehabilitation, treatment and recovery residential or Intensive Outpatient facility or program.</p> <p>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Completes medical history and physicals for new clients being admitted </li><li>Assists and supports the Treatment Team and monitors all medical interactions with the clients. </li><li>Diagnoses and make recommendations regarding management and treatment of the client's care. </li><li>Discusses treatment plan with Supervising MD. </li><li>Interacts and consult with the clients regarding medical concerns. </li><li>Manages clients that are detoxifying from chemical dependence </li><li>Participate in clinical education opportunities. </li><li>Completing all tasks as directed by the Medical Director. </li><li>Conducts group sessions for Preventative Medicine, Effects of Substance Abuse, etc. </li><li>Assists with Utilization Reviews. </li><li>Conducts daily rounds and provides orders to nursing staff, including medication orders. </li><li>Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and lab results and provides education to clients regarding results. </li><li>Coordinates Care with Specialists when necessary. </li><li>Must be available by phone for nursing, techs and other staff questions or new client admissions during assigned call schedule. </li></ul> <p>JOB QUALIFICAITONS</p> <ul> <li>Current NCCPA Certification </li><li>State Licensed as Physician Assistant. </li><li>Graduate of an accredited Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant program. </li><li>Two years' previous work experience working as a Physician Assistant. </li><li>Experience in specialization related to job, e.g. addiction, chemical dependency, psychiatric care, eating disorders, etc. is preferred. </li><li>CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment. </li></ul>