What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant position at ARS Treatment Centers?
Schedule: Part-Time Tues & Thurs 5:30 - 2:00p; 16 hours
ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment of those addicted to opiates. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient services through medication-assisted treatment.
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) who is ready to teach and mentor our next generation of nurses to help people recover from substance disorder? We invite you to apply!
Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan.
BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:
ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages That Increase for Years of Experience
- We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your work/life balance whether you are looking for full-time, part-time or PRN employment options
- Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
- 401k Retirement With Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
- Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
- Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
- Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
- And More!
Employee Perks Program
- Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Weekly Pay Option
- In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
- Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
- Verizon Wireless Discount
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies of the clinic while adhering to all state and federal regulations and accreditation agency standards applicable to individual licensure and narcotic treatment programs.
- Responsible for providing support and training to other medical staff, attending case conferences, consulting with clinic staff and patients regarding treatment and attending staff meetings/training.
- Prepares reports, reviews records and provides counseling as deemed necessary by the Medical Director and/or Executive Director.
- Responsible for assessing new patients and discussing with Physician.
- Conducts all history and physicals and assists in dosing when needed.
- Follows up with patients regarding recommendations from Treatment Team and/or other providers
- Proficient with understanding and applying State Licensure Standards, CARF Standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Physician Assistant or/ Nurse Practitioner in the state where the facility is located.
- Training or experience in treating persons with opiate addiction.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Successful completion of State required background check and required trainings (i.e. CPR and First Aid Training).
