What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT position at UHS?
Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.
Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a full and part-time Physician Assistant.
Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adults in Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offer medical detox as well as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.
About Universal Health Services - One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s .Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides client evaluation, diagnostic assessment, medication management and treatment, and follow-up to clients under direction and supervision of Chief Medical Officer
- Participates in process and program quality improvement initiatives to improve care for clients
- Participates in client case conferences and departmental/organizational meetings, as directed
- Impacts client experience by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
- Completes client medical record documentation according to Stonington Institute’s policies and procedures
- Shares accountability for overall client health outcomes by working in coordination with Clinical Care Team
Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company matching 401K, Educational Reimbursement including CEU’s, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, Student Loan Repayment Program, and more (for eligible part-time and full-time positions)
- Competitive Compensation
Apply today to join our amazing team!
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Qualifications
- Graduate degree from a Physician Assistant Program
- Current Connecticut Physician Assistant License
- Knowledge of mental health/substance abuse conditions and best practices for treatment
- Well-developed listening and interview skills to explore client needs and administer treatment plans
- Strong verbal communication skills to counsel and advise clients
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective treatment plans
- Coaching skills to help clients make positive changes
