Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant

Description

Outpatient Psych APP at UNC Caldwell- Greater Hickory Metro Area, NC

UNC Caldwell is the choice for health care in Caldwell County. The Emergency Department sees approximately 30,000 visits a year. Caldwell Physician Network and UNC Physicians Network provide the majority of primary care and select specialty care to our market from thirteen separate medical park locations throughout the county. Our 137-bed licensed acute care hospital is a member of the UNC Health System.

The new Jonas Hill Hospital and Clinic features 27 inpatient beds as well as a full-spectrum outpatient clinic with a multi-disciplinary staff. It is located adjacent to UNC Caldwell hospital in the heart of Western, NC.

Position Information :

• Full-time opportunity for an outpatient provider

Psych Certified APP with 2-3 years of psych experience is required

Benefits :

Lifestyle, Scenery, Recreation, Friendship, Professional Career-Have it ALL!

To be considered, please email your CV to

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary :

A Nurse Practitioner functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities :

Other Information

Other information :

Education Requirements :

Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensure / Certification Requirements :

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.

Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.

Professional Experience Requirements :

No prior experience required.

Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements :

Demonstrated clinical competency.

Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.

Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.

Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Job Details

Legal Employer : NCHEALTH

Entity : Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit : Jonas Hill Outpatient Clinic

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Salary Range : $48.02 - $65.75 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type : Onsite

Work Schedule : Day Job

Location of Job : US : NC : Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d / b / a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and / or to apply for a career opportunity.