Physician Assistant- Full or Part-time

Journey Health Systems and Deerfield Behavioral Heath are looking for a Physician Assistant who, under the supervision of a qualified psychiatrist, performs clinical and administrative duties within the scope of practice of licensure and privileges for clients of the assigned program.

Deerfield Behavioral Health, an affiliate of Journey Health System, provides positive changes in children's and adults' lives. Deerfield employs a full spectrum of clinical experts including Psychiatrists, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs), Physician Assistants, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and support staff. We offer a unique blend of diagnostic, therapeutic, and contract behavioral health services, including: Outpatient mental health therapy for individuals, couples & families, Outpatient D&A abuse treatments, Psychiatric medication management & therapy, Psychiatric contracting services with psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialized residences, health centers & skilled nursing facilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with certification
• Unrestricted licensure as Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Approved Written Agreement between the Primary Supervising Psychiatrist and the PA
• DEA registration
• Ability to have medical liability coverage
• Current continuing education requirements met
• Current approved credentialing for privileges in pertinent facilities
• Experience with adult mental health, IDD populations strongly preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an active driver's license and a DMV check that is clear. Position may require travel in the communities served or state of Pennsylvania for position requirements 10-15% of the time.

BENEFITS for full-time:

• Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And More!

• For part-time:

  • Retirement Plan
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
  • Verizon Wireless Discount
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • And More!

Deerfield Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Joint Commission accredited, and a Trauma Informed Care agency providing the best support to our clients and staff. Our Services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to Race, Sex, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Religious Creed, Disability and Age.

http://www.journeyhealth.org/ , http://www.deerfieldbehavioralhealth.org/

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