At CTSHealth, our vision is to improve the quality of life for children who have experienced unfortunate situations beyond their control. We employ hard-working, dedicated, caring team members who are committed to excellence and empowering children and families through therapy, education, and prevention-based care.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hickory, NC

Full Time

What will you do?

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver medication management and primary medical care services to a wide variety of patients. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current patient records, scheduling and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. The Nurse Practitioner will work as a team with our therapists, care coordinators, foster care families, providers and service line staff and will assist in delivering premium care to all patients.

· Responsible for the oversight and facilitation of all aspects related to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waiver.

· Perform physical exams and order diagnostic tests.

· Prescribe medications and treatments under the supervision of a physician licensed in NC or according to established policies and protocols.

· Provide verbal and/or written communication regarding prescribed medications.

· Sign all orders regarding Primary Care at the clinical facility within the scope of the agency policies and protocols.

· Report information about the individual’s medical condition to supervising physicians to assist with the established diagnosis and appropriate course of treatment.

· Assess individuals for mental health disorders and make an appropriate DSM diagnosis(es).

· Ensure that services are delivered in a medically appropriate manner and care provided follows the appropriate state Medical Board guidelines.

· Complete clinical documentation and submit billing reports according to CTS Health’s policies and procedures.

· Reviewing and signing off on clinical assessments completed by provisionally licensed staff.

· Reviewing all clinical documentation for accuracy of provisionally licensed staff

· Always maintain client confidentiality including appropriate use of cell phone, emails, text messaging, client charts and EMR.

· Assist with conducting Medication Administration Trainings as needed.

· Participate and assist with audits (as requested)

· Complete reviews and service orders deeming medical necessity for services.

· Conduct psychiatric monitoring reviews for Intensive Alternative Family Treatment Fidelity

· Performs other duties and activities as appropriate and/or assigned by CTS Health, Inc.

· Sign at least a 2-year contract.

· Provide CTSHEALTH with at least 60 days’ notice if staff is resigning.

· Sign a noncompete clause for 1 year within 25-30 miles of the office location.

What’s in it for you:

· Paid Vacation Time and Holidays!

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· 401K Match

· Short-Term Disability Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Master’s Degree Applicants:

· Must possess a degree at the time of application.

· Degree must be in Nursing or Physician Assistant.

· Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (preferred)

General Requirements:

· One year post graduate MH/SA/DD experience (preferred)

· One-year experience with EMR systems (preferred)

· People Oriented

· Autonomous/Independent (able to work with little direction)

· Provide services both in person and through tele-health capabilities as deemed necessary.

· Graduate from accredited PA or NP program.

· PMHNP certification or PA with 2-3 years’ experience.

· Valid unrestricted NC License.

· Active DEA License.

· Experience treating psychiatric disorders in both children and adults. Experience or interest in treating adults with substance use disorder.