Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Physician Assistant (PA) in Wilmington, North Carolina
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for securing a medical history and physical from the patient and identifying normal/abnormal findings. Request appropriate diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations.
Perform Medical Assessment of clients/patients of the facility. Complete documentation in the medical record accurately and timely recording all care rendered.
Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients.
Work collaboratively with the physician in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising care plans; assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of health care services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree - Physician Assistant program required.
One or more years' experience working with patient population of the facility required.
Current NC Medical license and current DEA registration required.
Ability to work with male and female adult (18+) patients with chemical dependency and mental health disorders
Teamwork and excellent customer service
CPI and CPR Certifications (offered on site)
BENEFITS
BC/BS Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from, eligible after 30 days of employment)
Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from)
VSP Vision Insurance
Paid life and AD&D insurance
401k with a matching contribution
Paid Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick/Personal/Holiday time
Short term and Long term disability
License/certification renewal and CEU reimbursement
Free onsite employee fitness center
Free meals
Employee Discount program
Employee Fun events
Annual performance review and Merit increase review
Salary increases for obtaining education degrees, professional certification and/or licensure (based on program of study/field of certification and licensure)
License/Certification renewal and CEU reimbursement
Education Reimbursement program
For the 3rd consecutive year, Newsweek magazine has ranked Wilmington Treatment Center as one of the best Addiction Treatment Center in North Carolina. We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC. What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing! We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Customer Focus: Expert
Communication: Advanced
Problem Solving: Advanced
Behaviors
Required
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Required
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- Masters or better in Nursing/Healthcare
Licenses & Certifications
Required
DEA Registr Validation
Physician's Assistant
Experience
Preferred
1 year: Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse
1 year: In a Substance Abuse environment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
