Psychiatric Physician Assistants (PAs)

About the job Psychiatric Physician Assistants (PAs)

Job Description:

Thriving Chicago North Shore Mental Wellness Center

Seeks Experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistants (PAs)

Here & Now Mental Wellness combines the best of traditional and emerging treatment

modalities to help our clients manage stress, grief and trauma, navigate life transitions and

become comfortable in their lives and careers. We are looking for smart, ambitious,

empathic, curious, resilient people who happen to be accomplished Physician Assistants

specializing in psychiatric care.

Key Responsibilities
Champion our integrated clinical approach through daily interactions with other

clinicians and staff members and clients
Refer patients for in-patient care in collaboration with the Psychiatrist
Issue medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines
Order laboratory tests, interpret and explain the test results to clients
Provide patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable

outcome expectations
Communicate with patients and follow-up as necessary.

Required Education & Professional Experience
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences or Biology
At least 2 years of experience working as a Physician's Assistant in a Mental

Healthcare setting
Preferably, has an understanding of Ketamine treatment.

Desired Qualities
Passion for helping people find comfort in their skin
Ability to harmonize with people with diverse backgrounds and skillsets
A love of learning
Good problem-solving skills, ability to figure things out on your own when needed
A good sense of humor

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. To learn more about this opportunity,