Psychiatry Physician Assistant

Location:
Pittsburgh, PA Remote/Telehealth

Pittsburgh is a vibrant, world-class city nestled at the confluence of three rivers in western Pennsylvania, offering a thriving arts and culture scene, nationally recognized healthcare institutions, and a rich history of innovation. This telehealth opportunity offers the flexibility of remote work while serving a community-focused, mission-driven organization based in the city.

Facility:
This is a private non-profit organization in Pittsburgh, PA offering inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and young adults seeking help with substance use disorders. This 30-bed facility treats a patient population that is roughly 70% men and 30% women, addressing addictions ranging from alcohol, opioids, heroin, and THC, among others. Programs include anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management, and motivational interviewing. The facility collaborates closely with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) to coordinate patients' primary and after-care medical needs.

Opportunity:
Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA-C) Telehealth, Addiction Medicine

Job Details:

• Fully telehealth role providing psychiatric care to adult patients (18+) only, no pediatric population involved
• Treat patients across a range of substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioids, heroin, and THC
• Work alongside an addictions physician, with support from an in-house therapist for initial workups and a collaborating PCP through the partnering FQHC for medical issues
• Conduct initial patient visits (45 minutes to 1 hour) and follow-up medication management visits (15 to 30 minutes)
• EMR system: Secure Logic
• Part time position

Requirements:

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with psychiatric or behavioral health experience
• Active Pennsylvania PA license
• Pennsylvania requires PAs to practice under a signed collaboration agreement with a supervising physician; the facility's addictions physician role may support this requirement collaboration terms to be confirmed directly with the facility
• Comfort treating adult patients with substance use disorders across a range of substances
• Willingness to collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, including therapists, an addictions physician, and a partnering FQHC's primary care provider

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

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