Psychiatry Physician Assistant

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility Name: Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Joseph

Schedule: Full-Time

CME allowance of $1,500.00

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Physician Assistant (PA) to join a dynamic and collaborative inpatient psychiatry team at Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Joseph in Wichita, KS. You will work alongside a dedicated team of 3 physicians and 2 APPs in a full-time, inpatient position, providing vital services in newly updated facilities within a robust health system network.

• Join an established team of 3 physicians and 2 APPs
• Weekend structure: 1:4 weekend coverage
• Call: 1:2 weekend, variable during the week
• Practice setting: inpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Certified by the NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
• Eligible for Kansas PA licensure and DEA registration
• Obtains patient history, performs assessments and physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic studies, and develops/implements treatment plans for patients on the inpatient psychiatry service.
• In collaboration with the supervising physician, provides direct treatment and management of acute and chronic mental health conditions, and coordinates discharge planning with case management.

About The Facility

• 255-bed hospital / medical center
• Serving a population of approximately 500,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physician Assistants Choose Ascension

• Collaborative, team-based culture with PA support
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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