Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Psychiatric Physician Assistant
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08-04-2025
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Job Description
Insight Institute of Neuroscience & Neurosurgery (IINN)aims to advance challenge and revolutionize neurosciences and medicine through scientific research and advanced technology driven by a passion to help others regardless of any obstacles and challenges that may lie ahead. Our integrated team of medical professionals does so through creative innovative techniques and care principles developed because of our continuous pursuit to improve the field of medicine. Our integrated team works together to find solutions to both common and complex medical concerns to ensure more powerful reliable results. Having multiple specialties under one roof Insight achieves its purpose in providing a comprehensive collaborative approach to neuromusculoskeletal care and rehabilitation to ensure optimal results. Our singular focus is Patient Care Second to None!
Job Summary:
Our Insight Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a compassionate skilled and collaborative Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) to join our medical team. This role will involve evaluating diagnosing and managing patients with psychiatric disorders particularly those with comorbid neurosurgical or musculoskeletal conditions. The Psychiatric PA will work in close collaboration with psychiatrists physicians and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care incorporating mental health assessments into broader treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes. The role will focus on delivering compassionate care prescribing medications and managing patients psychiatric needs within a comprehensive care model.
Benefits for our Full Time Team Members:
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance coverage
- Paid time off including vacation holidays and sick leave
- 401K with Matching; offerings vested fully @ 3 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
- Short & Long Disability and Life Term insurance complementary of Full Time Employment
- Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employees elections: Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity AD&D etc.
Job Duties:
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations including initial and followup assessments of patients mental health and overall wellbeing
- Diagnose and manage a variety of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders anxiety depression psychotic disorders and other behavioral health conditions
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans for psychiatric conditions prescribing medications as appropriate and managing pharmacological treatments
- Collaborate with physicians surgeons and other healthcare professionals to integrate mental health care into holistic treatment plans for patients particularly those undergoing neurosurgery and rehabilitation
- Provide counseling and psychotherapy services as needed and help patients develop coping strategies
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions treatment options and strategies for managing psychiatric symptoms
- Monitor patient progress adjusting treatment plans as necessary and maintaining clear documentation of all patient interactions
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide timely intervention as needed
- Ensure adherence to medical ethics confidentiality and patient privacy standards
- Stay current with advancements in psychiatric practices neuroscience and healthcare regulations
- Participate in hospital committees case reviews and quality improvement initiatives
- Promote teamwork and collaboration among medical staff to achieve optimal patient care
- Other assigned duties
Physical Requirements:
- May be expected to lift or assist with lifting patients up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance
- Work is of moderate physical demand with long periods of standing walking and sitting
- Visual and auditory acuity necessary for patient care and documentation
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and healthcare teams
- Ability to manage physical emotional and stressful demands in the workplace
- Exposure to medical environments including potential exposure to infectious agents and hazardous materials
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!
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