Wilmington, North Carolina Psychiatry Opportunity
New Hanover Regional Medical Center seeks to hire a Psychiatric-Mental Health PA to provide services within the medical center and the Behavioral Health Hospital, The Oaks. A 62-bed psychiatric hospital on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center campus, The Oaks provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric programs for adults. The Oaks staff is specially trained to evaluate and treat patients for depressions, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychotic and personality disorders. Inpatient units include: Dual-Diagnosis Unit, Behavioral Medicine Unit and Progressive Treatment Unit. Functional responsibility to assess, diagnoses, plan implement, intervene, manage and evaluate holistic plans of care for mental health patients. These plans may include treatment with psychotropic medication, individual, group and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, consultation and case management. The provider will work collaboratively with licensed psychiatrists and other mental healthcare providers to deliver quality mental health care to those in need of psychiatric care. Team consists of four physicians and a mid-level provider. Schedule is second shift, typically 2 pm to midnight. Call is 1 in 4. Ideal candidates must have a strong work ethic, good interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to excellent patient care and a team-oriented attitude. Bachelor of Science degree req. Completion of approved PA program with current NC prescription privileges and licensure to practice.Being a Southern coastal town, Wilmington offers a variety of activities from an historic riverfront downtown, Thalian Hall performing arts center, museums, beaches and water activities, fishing, nightlife and great restaurants. Wilmington offers many family oriented communities and activities. Additionally, area schools are identified as some of the top in the state while the local university provides further educational opportunities. For more information about the Wilmington area, you may go to http://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/ Position is a hospital employment model with excellent salary and benefits. To discover more about this excellent opportunity, please go to our website at http://carolinashealthcare.jobscience.com Interested candidates may apply directly online. Position is number 194067 listed under Midlevel providers with a facility location of Physicians Network.