Physician Assistant - Chemical Dependency

As an Advanced Practice Practitioner treating patients with substance use disorders, you will work with a team of physicians, APPs and nurses and collaborate frequently with therapists to provide medical and addiction treatment to a diverse population. At Rochester Regional, you will have a wide range of practice opportunities at multiple locations with in-person and remote opportunities. Our team meets weekly and supports each other daily.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Inpatient and Outpatient Locations

DEPARTMENT: Chemical Dependency

SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings

ATTRIBUTES

• At least one (1) year of experience preferred in chemical dependency
• Strong interpersonal and communication
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories and physical data to interpret and integrate data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed. Collaborate with team to monitor and manage effects of prescribed treatments and patient condition and progress following diagnosis.
• Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients seeking admission to treatment. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.
• Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders as required to stabilize patients during intake.
• Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to allow for the clinical team to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.