Physician Assistant (PA)

DescriptionESSENTIAL 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 preferred.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 disordersTeamwork and excellent customer serviceCPI and CPR Certifications (offered on site)BENEFITSBC / BS Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from, eligible after 30 days of employment)Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from)VSP Vision InsurancePaid life and AD&D insurance401k with a matching contributionPaid Vacation / Sick / Extended Sick / Personal / Holiday timeShort term and Long term disabilityLicense / certification renewal and CEU reimbursementFree onsite employee fitness centerFree mealsEmployee Discount programEmployee Fun eventsAnnual performance review and Merit increase reviewSalary increases for obtaining education degrees, professional certification and / or licensure (based on program of study / field of certification and licensure)License / Certification renewal and CEU reimbursementEducation Reimbursement programFor the 4th 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.

QualificationsSkillsRequiredCustomer Focus : ExpertCommunication : AdvancedProblem Solving : AdvancedBehaviorsRequiredDedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityTeam Player : Works well as a member of a groupMotivationsRequiredAbility to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEducationRequiredMasters or better in Nursing / HealthcareLicenses & CertificationsRequiredDEA Registr ValidationPhysician's AssistantExperiencePreferred1 year : Mental Health / Behavioral Health / Substance Abuse1 year : In a Substance Abuse environmentEqual Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)