Psychiatric Physician Assistant Full-Time

This virtual/remote position is a Full-time position.

This position will be under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Psychiatric Physician Assistant will provide patient care and perform psychiatric evaluations and assessments, conduct medication management/follow up psychiatric care, order and interpret diagnostic tests, establish and manage treatment plans.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform psychiatric follow-up/maintenance check-ups for patients on psychiatric medications.
• Establish and manage treatment plans and order referrals as needed.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Adhere to credentialing requirements as outlined by IMPOWER, funder requirements and the Council on Accreditation. This includes submitting documentation and completing applications for all IMPOWER funders, without exception, with 30 days of date of hire.
• Complete paperwork necessary for patient care and treatment.
• Provide telehealth services and adhere to IMPOWER’s Telehealth procedures regarding the delivery and reporting of clinical and psychiatric services to IMPOWER clients
• Refer for additional treatments and/or levels of care, as indicated.
• Provide patient care via tele health that is professional and patient focused.
• Utilize company electronic prescribing system for prescribing medication.
• Consult with other treatment professionals, as needed to ensure comprehensive care is provided for each patient.
• Utilize company electronic records for all clinical documentation, concurrent documentation for all services.
• Adherence to ethical and professional guidelines and standards of practice.
• Engage patients as a partner in their psychiatric care: including discussion of physical, mental and medical issues, treatment plan formulation, medication usage and side effects, and follow-up care plan.
• Work within productivity guidelines established by IMPOWER
• Perform psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Provide clear and timely documentation of services performed
• Prescribe and monitor medications
• Performance of psychiatric services that are timely and minimize patient wait time.
• Clear and consistent communication with the IMPOWER medical team, clinic staff and clinical team.

Requirements:

• Masters in Medical Science – Physician Assistant degree with approved residency in Psychiatry
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Florida, Psychiatric Specialty preferred
• Successful background screenings through Local Law, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and FBI
• Experience working with psychiatric patients, including clinical treatment and medication management