Physician Assistant

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide psychiatric assessment, medication management, and treatment to consumers under the supervision of a Medical Doctor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Triage and assess assigned consumers of the team.

Treat consumers with respect.

Utilize physical assessment skills to determine related interventions.

Formulate diagnosis based on initial assessment.

Provide outpatient psychiatric treatment to assigned consumers.

Treat consumers with respect.

Develop an individualized consumer plan of care.

Understand legal responsibilities and accountabilities.

Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.

Function within the limits of Center policies and procedures.

Adhere to written clinical procedures and standards.

Make and act on decisions independently to resolve actual/potential consumer problems.

Implement the consumer plan of care.

Actively involve the consumer and/or family in the development of the plan of care.

Plan consumer care with other members of the team.

Evaluate the consumer's response to the plan of care and update the plan based on consumer's response.

Instruct consumers and families concerning the disease process, plan of treatment and rehabilitation course, using available teaching materials when appropriate.

Question any aspect of the consumer's treatment regimen which endangers the level of wellness.

Communicate questionable aspects of consumer care to appropriate persons.

Prescribe and administer medications as per written department standards.

Implement appropriately prescribed medical regimen.

Educate consumers on the side effects and through discussions determine the effectiveness.

Maintain cooperative relationships with consumers, staff and outside agencies.

Serve as a contact person for community health care providers.

Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center.

Work in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.

Deal with team members regarding problems in a constructive manner.

Communicate pertinent information regarding consumers to after hours staff.

Collaborate with other staff and team members in providing care to consumers.

Coordinate consumer care activities with clinical staff.

Provide consultation to staff and supervisors regarding community based system of care.

Serve as a clinical resource person to staff.

Adjust to meet changes in team scheduling.

Perform duties in accordance with departmental goals, objectives and standards.

Provide information for clinical treatment decisions.

Develop goals, objectives and operational plans.

Analyze the delivery of service and recommend corrective action.

Identify program educational/training needs.

Perform select maintenance activities: inventory control and/or stock medication; special equipment checks.

Perform recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services and other TPC requirements.

Complete progress notes and psychiatric evaluations with appropriate format.

Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input.

Complete a clear, specific, behaviorally oriented treatment plan as required with consumer signature.

Complete insurance documentation as required.

Complete required reports and evaluations.

Maintain active involvement in professional and lay mental health organizations within the community.

Collaborate with other providers, agencies and individuals in the consumers' network of care.

Provide consultation to community agencies.

Attend trainings and conferences

Provide feedback to staff on the content of educational programs attended

Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required

Serve on appropriate Center Committees.

Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

RI Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure. Relevant clinical experience, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective presentations on complex topics to staff, top management, and/or public groups.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Position may require driving. Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.