Physician Extender I (buncombe)(temporary)

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Black Mountain, NC, US
Base: $50.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Psychiatric/mental health training required
Prescribing psychiatric medications
Ordering and interpreting lab results
This temporary position provides professional psychiatric and mental health care involving patient assessments and treatment planning

Job Summary

  • This temporary position provides professional psychiatric and mental health care involving patient assessments and treatment planning.
  • The role requires the ability to prescribe psychiatric medications, order labs, and oversee patients' physical and mental health in collaboration with a psychiatrist.
  • Candidates must be licensed as a Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board or approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.

Matching Summary

This temporary position provides professional psychiatric and mental health care involving patient assessments and treatment planning.

Salary

Base: $50.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible for HDHP if working 30+ hours weekly

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Psychiatric/mental health training required
  • Prescribing psychiatric medications
  • Ordering and interpreting lab results
  • Patient physical and mental health oversight
  • Collaboration with psychiatrists

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of psychopharmacology principles
  • Experience in crisis intervention
  • Risk management skills
  • Clear clinical note compilation
  • Effective communication with families

Key Requirements

  • Licensed Physician Assistant by NC Medical Board
  • Approved Nurse Practitioner by NC Board of Nursing
  • Training in psychiatric/mental health
  • Temporary state government assignment eligibility

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the US

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