Physician Assistant (Addiction)
About the Role
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. Physician Assistants are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides integrated behavioral health treatment to clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with therapists, case managers, nurses and other members of the treatment team, Physician Assistants assist in developing individualized treatment plan for each client. Taking ownership of the pharmacological intervention, Physician Assistants prescribe appropriate medications and provide general medical counseling and referrals. Our medical provider team has the opportunity to meet weekly to staff cases and receives regular supervision from the Medical Director of Addiction. In this role, strong communication skills, the desire to work in a collaborative team environment, and the ability to establish trusting relationships with clients will be essential.
We currently have a position available in our Yakima opioid treatment program (OTP). This position provides FDA approved treatments for opioid use disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine products and naltrexone. We also provide support for patients medical and psychiatric conditions as needed.
Schedule
Monday-Friday 6AM-2:30PM
Responsibilities
- Completing initial evaluations and assessing mental health & physical health status at routine appointments
- Prescribing & monitoring medications and educating clients & their support system about the medication's purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effects
- Collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
- Educating staff, clients, and other community partners about individual behavioral health needs
- Following trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care
- Assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
- Completing all documentation & charting in a timely, client-centered manner
- Participating in on-call and rounding rotations for our inpatient facilities in Yakima (for psych ARNP and PAs ONLY)
- Participating in On Call for OTP
- Providing treatment via telehealth to other clinics as needed
Qualifications
- Master's or doctorate degree PA. Open to new grads or experience as a Physician Assistant prescriber for the designated age group being served
- Physician Assistant Licensure
- Federal DEA registration
- First Aid & CPR certification
- Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
Benefits
- Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
- Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
- Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services
- Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
- Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs
- Training and Development: A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion; regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
- Comprehensive Healthcare is a NHSC HRSA - STAR Loan Repayment Program Eligible Program
- Innovative Program & Services: A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment; innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment; Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement; established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services