The Addiction Treatment Physician Assistant provides medical services to patients of all ages under the direction of a physician; collects and documents patient data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and provides professional consultations and direct patient care services. The Physician Assistant will work in an addiction treatment setting, and experience with this is a must.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science field preferred, may be required by state regulations or contract specifications
- Physician’s Assistant Certificate of Registration or License from the state Medical Board
- Certified as a Physician’s Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred; may be required by state regulations or contract specifications.
- One (1) year of experience as a Physician’s Assistant strongly preferred
- BCLS certified required
- ACLS/PALS per state or contract requirements.
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age