Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to inpatients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute psychiatric conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, ensuring effective and safe treatment.
- Document patient interactions, assessments, and treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and effective care.
- Participate in daily rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and treatment strategies.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress.
- Educate patients and their families about psychiatric conditions, treatment options, and discharge planning.
- Stay current with advancements in psychiatric care and incorporate best practices into patient care.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of inpatient psychiatric services.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program
- Valid and active Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state of Virginia
- Certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) with a psychiatric focus
- Relevant clinical experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems, such as EPIC, preferred
HOW TO APPLY?
Interested and qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and copy of their CV to Andrea Bell, Director of Physician Services Recruitment at anbell@vhchealth.org.
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