Physician Assistant

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Inc

Physician Assistant

Costa Mesa, CA +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About us:

    Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) is actively seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing organization. We are an outpatient private mental health group practice composed of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Therapists who are motivated to help our patients make positive changes in their lives.

    At PNS, the Psychiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioner, Therapists, and Patient Care Coordinators are our priority and providing comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care is the foundation of our culture. You will have the opportunity to work a mix of office outpatient and telepsychiatry services. We are open to new graduates.

    Compensation and Benefits:

    PNS offers a competitive compensation package

    Medical, Dental

    401K matching plan

    2 weeks vacation

    Holiday pay

    Malpractice insurance paid

    Excellent upside bonus structure based on productivity.

    Salary based on skill, experience, certification, and tenure of your profession.

    About our Psychiatric Physician Assistant:

    The Physician Assistant will diagnose, conduct assessments and prescribe medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health conditions. The role also includes developing an appropriate, integrated healthcare treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation and follow-up care.

    What a Psychiatric Physician Assistant Does at PNS:

    Plan, organize and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for new and existing patients.

    Conduct initial in-person and tele-medicine psychiatric evaluations, medication management and monitoring visits.

    Renewing and refilling medication to the best of their ability to avoid lapses in treatment.

    Educates the patient in understanding the disease process with guidance regarding preventative practices necessary to manage acute and chronic conditions

    Provide education, assistance and support to family members and others involved with the patient to enhance awareness of mental and emotional illness and to increase their ability to contribute to the rehabilitation process.

    Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

    Must hold a current and valid license to practice in the State of California and hold an NPI.

    Must have full prescription authority and maintain current D.E.A. licensure.

    Prefer but not required at least two (2) years' experience in a Behavioral Health setting or demonstrated equivalent experience.

    Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred but not required.

    Location:

    Mission Viejo

    Santa Ana

    Orange

    Huntington Beach

    Costa Mesa

    Long Beach

    Rancho Cucamonga

    Job Type: Full-time

  • Locations
    Costa Mesa, CA • Huntington Beach, CA • Santa Ana, CA • Orange, CA