Addiction Medicine Physician Assistant

6 hours ago

Beaufort, United States SimplyApply Full time

Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH), in partnership with The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), is seeking a skilled Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to work in addiction medicine in charming Beaufort, South Carolina.

The chosen candidate will work in an ambulatory clinic that is focused specifically on the treatment of substance abuse disorders, primarily, but not limited to, opiate use disorder and alcohol use disorder. They will also handle the medical management of other substance use disorders, and coordination of care with community partners, counselors, etc. There may be opportunities to teach both staff and community stakeholders, if interested.

In this role, the APP will:

  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychological status, including taking histories, and performing physical examinations and drug screenings
  • Develop treatment plans individualized to the patient's needs, recording notes in the patient s chart
  • Implement physician-directed treatment plans, writing orders for medications, treatments, and tests
  • Under the direction of a physician, perform minor procedures for which they have exhibited competencies
  • Obtain physician consultations when a diagnosis is outside of their area of expertise
  • Opportunity to provide education and training on addiction disorders and related medical concerns to clinical staff in the offices, if interested

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

  • If a Physician Assistant: Bachelor s Degree required; Successful completion of a CAAHEP approved program
  • If a Nurse Practitioner: Masters or Doctorate Degree in Nursing; Graduate of an approved NLN or equivalent nursing program

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3 years work experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in a substance use disorder ambulatory clinic, and familiarity with x-waiver, and Buprenorphine therapy preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

  • If a Physician Assistant: Must have/maintain current SC PA licensure
  • If a Nurse Practitioner: Current unrestricted SC Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license with Prescriptive Authority required

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a fast-paced office environment
  • Must be able to multi-task and handle a variety of issues at one time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Significant standing, sitting, bending, and some lifting; good manual dexterity, vision and hearing required. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues in a fast paced office environment. Must be able to multi-task and handle a variety of issues at one time. The work environment demands described above are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The

above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

ONGOING COMPETENCIES (JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

  • Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients medical and psychosocial status
  • Perform physical examinations based on age and history
  • Conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history
  • Identify medical and health risks and needs, update and record changes in health status
  • Formulate the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination and clinical findings
  • Identify the needs of the individual, family, or community as a result of the evaluation of the collected data
  • Order appropriate diagnostic tests
  • Prescribe medications under the guidelines of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
  • Identify non-pharmacologic interventions
  • Develop client education plans
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  • Prescribe new medications (routine and PRN) and/or make medication adjustments as deemed necessary, including Schedule III-V drugs (with Prescriptive Authority)
  • Appropriate consultation or referral will be initiated with the appropriate physician whenever the situation or patient condition exceeds the competence, scope of practice, or experience of the APP
  • Documentation will be kept of all patient encounters including medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations into the practice s designated medical record.
  • Evaluation of clinical care will be provided through informal evaluation during consultations and case review; submission of at least 10% of patient records to physicians for review; and annual evaluation by the Supervising Physician to be considered in the APRN s annual BMH employee evaluation.
  • May be opportunities to teach both staff and community shareholders
  • Treat substance use disorders primarily but not limited to opiate use disorder.
  • Medical management of other substance use disorders especially alcohol and coordination of care to community partners, counselors, etc.

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