Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Salary Range: $139,700.00 - $153,100.00. As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices.

Position Summary

Responsible for coordination and direct patient care in the psychiatric inpatient setting including: conducting histories and physical exams; performing psychiatric evaluations and assessments; ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies; and establishing and managing treatment plans.

Job Responsibilities

• Obtains initial histories and performs physical examinations.
• Documents clinical findings in patient medical record.
• Develops, implements, and oversees treatment plan in conjunction with supervising physician.
• Provides health education counseling to patients and families.
• Answers questions about disease and treatment plan.
• Acts as a "physician extender" during clinical encounters.
• Provides clinical services and care in conjunction with collaborating physician.
• Documents encounters in electronic medical record.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies.
• Provides education and training of PA students who rotate onto clinical programs.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Approximately 2 years of work experience in clinical setting highly desired.
• Prior experience with coordinating clinical protocols desired.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification from the National Commission of Physician Assistants, Inc (NCCPA).
• Current New York State Physician Assistant License & Registration.
• BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association).
• Current ACLS or PALS (if applicable).