Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care PM Shift (West Allis) at Crestwood Behavioral Health

West Allis, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Behavioral Health, Healthcare, PsychiatryIndustries

Requirements

Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (AHP) with scope of licensure for assigned locations and services, including virtual services
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflict
Ability to use initiative and judgement to organize, plan activities, formulate policies, delegate responsibility, and make decisions affecting diagnosis and treatment of patients
Ability to relate to people in a manner to win their confidence and establish rapport
Flexibility to adjust to changing conditions, programs, and schedules (Monday-Friday evenings, preferred 5pm-1am, flexible; one weekend/month)

Responsibilities

Attend patients and assist with patient coverage at assigned locations, including multiple sites, levels of care, or virtual services
Conduct medication management sessions with patients
Conduct patient medical evaluations, assessments, history and physical exams
Create patient treatment plans and manage updates
Perform patient and family education
Participate in team and unit meetings
Create discharge plans
Participate in the established call schedule and take emergency call for medical care units
Round on patients as assigned
Serve on hospital committees as assigned
Coordinate care for patients transferring to or from other hospitals for medical needs
Read EKGs and other medical diagnostic tests
Complete all charting and documentation within 24 hours
Serve as attending AHP for assigned units
Monitor all labs and diagnostic tests for current and discharging patients
Communicate with emergency room or other providers when transferring care
Conduct follow-up visits with patients with chronic diseases
Provide hospitalist and primary care consultation services as needed
Provide 24-hour a day coverage for patients
Meet patient productivity standards and complete all coding and documentation in compliance with organizational expectations
Assist in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with contracted payors
Review denials of service from payors deemed for medical reasons
Interface with referring parties, psychiatrists, primary care physicians or AHPs to coordinate care and aftercare
Market the employer, including off-site meetings and marketing activities
Review potential admissions, pending cases, and declined admissions to ensure policy execution and EMTALA compliance
Serve as an advocate for the organization, providing support, information, education, and services
Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement activities, and meetings
Take an active role in identifying new program development opportunities for patient care services

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Medication ManagementPatient EvaluationsMedical AssessmentsHistory and PhysicalTreatment PlanningPatient EducationDischarge PlanningCare CoordinationEmergency CallHospital RoundingTeam Meetings

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work schedule for this Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner role?

The role is Monday through Friday evenings with a preferred schedule of 5pm-1am (flexible) and includes one weekend per month.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the main responsibilities in this role?

Responsibilities include conducting medication management, patient medical evaluations and assessments, creating treatment plans, performing patient education, participating in team meetings, rounding on patients, reading EKGs and diagnostic tests, and completing charting within 24 hours.

Does this role involve teamwork or collaboration?

Yes, the provider works with the support of a collaborating physician, alongside psychiatric providers in a multi-faceted treatment team model, participates in team and unit meetings, and coordinates care with other providers.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate should have licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, experience in patient assessments, medication management, treatment planning, and hospitalist services, plus the ability to meet productivity standards and handle evening shifts.

Crestwood Behavioral Health

Provides tailored mental health services in California

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Crestwood Behavioral Health, known for its tailored mental health services throughout California, cultivates a supportive and adaptive work environment. The company is distinguished by its accreditation from CARF, underscoring its commitment to maintaining high standards in mental health care and flexibility in addressing diverse needs. Working at Crest sheath offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, recovery-oriented work in a growing field, ensuring personal and professional growth.

520 Capitol Mall #800, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAHeadquarters

1968Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

501-1,000Employees