Physician Assistant

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Requires direct oversight from a Provider
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current license and prescription writing authority in the state of Alaska
• Registered with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
• Continued employment contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check

Roles and Responsibilities

• Screen clients for appropriate admission to medically monitored withdrawal management services using standard screening tools such as CIWA and COWS, and suicidal screening tools
• Assess for medical and behavioral health needs
• Create and communicate individual treatment plans with nursing staff and treatment team
• Daily documentation in EHR
• Evaluate client progress, working collaboratively with the clinical team
• Prescribe medications and other therapeutic interventions including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) as deemed necessary
• Maintain TNR culture

Competencies

• A thorough understanding of the cultures and needs of this population
• Provide non-judgmental and compassionate care for this patient population
• Respond to crises, situations, and emergencies with good judgment
• Understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and 42 CFR
• Work independently with minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple responsibilities and tasks to completion
• Understand trauma-informed care
• Understand addiction and recovery
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and initiative
• Demonstrate a positive work ethic and organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• This role is primarily performed in an office building with standard office environment and controlled temperatures
• When working outdoors or at a job site, the employee may be exposed to construction equipment or other moving objects/equipment; reference job site specifics
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk/hear, see, read, and personally interact with others