Psychiatric Physician Assistant

The Recovery Village Salem Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Explore The Recovery Village Salem Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Rehab Center, where a team of physicians offer expert treatment for addiction and mental health disorders.

We are seeking a compassionate PRN and/or Fulltime Psychiatric & Physician Assistant to join our team!

Facility Address: 309 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301

Clinical Schedule: 8am-5pm, 7-days a week

• PRN - ideal candidates can work cover weekends and on-call (Telephonic On-Call)
• Full-Time Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

At The Recovery Village Salem Drug and Alcohol Rehab, we firmly believe that any adult facing drug and alcohol addictions, along with co-occurring mental health conditions, can begin their path to recovery. Our accredited addiction treatment facility offers a wide range of rehab programs in a safe and supportive environment, with compassionate care provided by experienced medical and clinical professionals. Located in Salem, Oregon, our facility combines medical expertise with recreational therapies and mental health services in a welcoming setting. We proudly serve adults from diverse backgrounds, offering personalized treatment programs tailored to meet their unique needs.

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, assisting people with substance abuse issues, addictions, and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care. Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

The Physician Assistant provides medical services/ patient care to patients admitted to ARS facilities and throughout treatment within the continuum of care. The Physician Assistant supports and follows the policies, rules, and regulations of the facility as well as the standards of State and Federal regulations. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

JOB DUTIES:

• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. This includes knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications and detoxification protocols, and prescribing medications in general.
• Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation. ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. These records will be completed and authenticated in a timely manner per policy.
• This includes but is not limited to the following electronic record documents:
• Admission History and Physical Evaluation
• Medical Progress Notes
• Discharge Summary
• Peer to Peer Form
• Medication and ancillary orders
• Patient Allergies
• Diagnosis/ update diagnosis, laboratory Data interpretation and documentation
• HIV results positive or negative must be reviewed and documented in the medical record. STD positive results must be communicated to nursing so they can report to the State Health dept as applicable and reviewed with patient to to consider treatment options.
• Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and will document decision making accordingly
• Screen for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) including: psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Screen for pain and understands treatment strategies for pain including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches.
• Strategies should reflect an individualized approach based on the individual's current presentation, medical judgment and the risks and benefits associated with strategies, including potential risk of dependency, addiction, and abuse.
• Screen for nutrition deficiencies and make interventions or refer for a nutrition consultation as appropriate.
• Review any physical examination reports and medical screening results conducted off-site of a client for the preadmissions process or for other medical concerns, in order to ensure that the client's medical needs are considered and addressed in the development of the treatment plan and throughout treatment;
• Understands and communicates the On-Call responsibilities; will provide contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available not only when assigned on-call duties, but as backup when medical provider/Medical Director on-call is unavailable. When on call, will be within one hour of the facility in case an emergency that requires going to facility.
• Implements plans for Performance Improvement as needed.
• With the Medical Director, develop cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.
• Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
• With the Medical Director, supervise all Level of Care changes and provides peer reviews when required.
• Provides supervision/ support to Physician Assistants as required.
• Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines, as required.
• If Non-Exempt-turns in time sheets/ expenses to the Medical Director/Designee at the designated time frames.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.