Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Lindner Center of Hope

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.

Lindner Center of HOPE is a nationally renowned psychiatric center of excellence located in Mason, Ohio, committed to providing state of the art care to patients at all levels of care. We continue to expand our services and are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant candidate to provide comprehensive, continuous, and personalized patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. Facilitate the delivery of care for inpatient and outpatient situations and perform independently or as part of a treatment team. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to academic excellence in research and clinical care.

Essential Functions

• Implements advanced practice through the provision of direct care.
• Obtains a complete physical & history for patients admitted to the inpatient and residential units.
• Interprets laboratory tests.
• Develops & implements plan for the management of acute & episodic problems including, disease management, counseling, health promotion & maintenance, & treatment interventions consistent with practice standards.
• Provides consultation as requested by primary psychiatric team.
• Recommends and/or prescribes medication within scope of practice.
• Performs review of systems with emphasis on acute and episodic health issues.
• Determines when patients need to be transferred to higher level of care and communicate with accepting provider at outside hospital.
• Coordinates timely and effective communication with emergency departments or other external providers when a patient has been evaluated outside the Center. Ensures clinical updates, treatment recommendations, and readiness for return are clearly conveyed to facilitate safe and appropriate continuity of care. Confirms acceptance and necessary arrangements prior to patient transfer back to the Center.
• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Serves as a resource for all other members of the interdisciplinary team related to provision of care.
• Works closely with collaborating physician, psychiatrist, psychiatric APRN, RN, and other staff to provide best treatment to patients.
• Accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Utilizes their collaborator or supervisor for issues out of their scope/knowledge level.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Minimum Requirements

Nurse Practitioner:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority
• Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio with an active license with no restrictions. Certificate of authority from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing as a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Three (3) years nursing experience.
• Family, Adult-Gerontology, or Emergency certification with previous practice in a hospital setting (internal medicine, family medicine) or emergency department/urgent care setting.

Additional Qualifications Considered:  

• Experience working with patients with psychiatric diagnoses, including eating disorders, a plus.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for the spectrum of populations admitted to LCOH.
• CPR Certification

- OR -

Physician Assistant:

• Master’s Degree from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor agencies.
• Three (3) years PA experience
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and current/valid license in the state of Ohio prior to start.

Additional Qualifications Considered: 

• Experience working with patients with psychiatric diagnoses, including eating disorders, a plus.
• Previous practice in a hospital setting (internal medicine, family medicine) or emergency department/urgent care setting
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for the spectrum of populations admitted to LCOH.
• CPR Certification

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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