What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Helio Health?
Overview
Helio Health is on a mission to treat and promote recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. To support the mission of Helio Health, the Physician Assistant (PA) will provide management and coordination of services to patients/residents participating in, or who have completed our treatment programs.
The Physician Assistant will work on a Part-Time basis out of our Inpatient Rehab & Detox program.
Responsibilities
- The Physician Assistant works independently under the administrative supervision of the Service Director and the medical and clinical supervision of the Medical Director and/or Physician.
- The Physician Assistant works with patients, agency staff and volunteers, community agencies and other providers of medical/psychiatric services.
- Provide direct patient care of medical examination and monitoring, implementation of medical orders, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
- Serve on special review and quality assurance committees as assigned.
- Provide and document medical consultation, assessment, examination, treatment planning and review consistent with agency policy and requirements.
- Other related assignments and duties consistent with training and experience.
Qualifications
- Must be a licensed Physician Assistant currently registered by the NYS Education Department.
- At least one year of experience or comparable training in the treatment of substance abuse and/or dependency.
- Have prescriptive authority and a DEA number.
Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.
