• Job Description

  Req#: PHYSI100017

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Responsible for securing a medical history and physical from the patient and identifying normal/abnormal findings. Request appropriate diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations.
  • Perform Medical Assessment of clients/patients of the facility. Complete documentation in the medical record accurately and timely recording all care rendered.
  • Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients.
  • Work collaboratively with the physician in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising care plans; assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of health care services.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree - Physician Assistant program required.
  • One or more years' experience working with patient population of the facility required.
  • Current NC Medical license and current DEA registration required.
  • Ability to work with male and female adult (18+) patients with chemical dependency and mental health disorders
  • Teamwork and excellent customer service
  • CPI and CPR Certifications (offered on site)

  BENEFITS (after 30 days of employment)

  • UHC Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from)
  • Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from)
  • VSP Vision Insurance
  • Company paid life, AD&D, and Short Term Disability insurance
  • A variety of supplemental insurance options
  • 401k with a matching contribution
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick/Personal/Holiday time
  • License/certification renewal and CEU reimbursement
  • Free onsite employee fitness center
  • Free meals
  • Employee Discount program
  • Employee Fun events
  • Annual performance review and Merit increase review
  • Salary increases for obtaining education degrees, professional certification and/or licensure (based on program of study/field of certification and licensure)
  • Education Reimbursement program

  For the 5th consecutive year, Newsweek magazine has ranked Wilmington Treatment Center as one of the best Addiction Treatment Center in North Carolina. We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC. What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing! We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction. Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community. We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  Masters

  Experience

  Preferred

  Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse

  In a Substance Abuse environment

  Behaviors

  Required

  Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

  Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

  Motivations

  Required

  Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

  Licenses & Certifications

  Required

  DEA Registr Validation

  Physician's Assistant

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.

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