Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At CTSHealth, our vision is to improve the quality of life for children who have experienced unfortunate situations beyond their control. We employ hard-working, dedicated, caring team members who are committed to excellence and empowering children and families through therapy, education, and prevention-based care.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Hickory, NC

Full Time - Hybrid

What will you do?

The primary purpose of this position is to deliver medication management and primary medical care services to a wide variety of patients. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for caring for patients, maintaining accurate and current patient records, scheduling and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. The Nurse Practitioner will work as a team with our therapists, care coordinators, foster care families, providers and service line staff and will assist in delivering premium care to all patients.

• Responsible for the oversight and facilitation of all aspects related to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waiver.

• Perform physical exams and order diagnostic tests.

• Prescribe medications and treatments under the supervision of a physician licensed in NC or according to established policies and protocols.

• Provide verbal and/or written communication regarding prescribed medications.

• Sign all orders regarding Primary Care at the clinical facility within the scope of the agency policies and protocols.

• Report information about the individual's medical condition to supervising physicians to assist with the established diagnosis and appropriate course of treatment.

• Assess individuals for mental health disorders and make an appropriate DSM diagnosis(es).

• Ensure that services are delivered in a medically appropriate manner and care provided follows the appropriate state Medical Board guidelines.

• Complete clinical documentation and submit billing reports according to CTS Health's policies and procedures.

• Reviewing and signing off on clinical assessments completed by provisionally licensed staff.

• Reviewing all clinical documentation for accuracy of provisionally licensed staff

• Always maintain client confidentiality including appropriate use of cell phone, emails, text messaging, client charts and EMR.

• Assist with conducting Medication Administration Trainings as needed.

• Participate and assist with audits (as requested)

• Complete reviews and service orders deeming medical necessity for services.

• Conduct psychiatric monitoring reviews for Intensive Alternative Family Treatment Fidelity

• Performs other duties and activities as appropriate and/or assigned by CTS Health, Inc.

• Sign at least a 2-year contract.

• Provide CTSHEALTH with at least 60 days' notice if staff is resigning.

• Sign a noncompete clause for 1 year within 25-30 miles of the office location.

What's in it for you:

• Paid Vacation Time and Holidays!

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401K Match

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Master's Degree Applicants:

• Must possess a degree at the time of application.

• Degree must be in Nursing or Physician Assistant.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (preferred)

General Requirements:

• One year post graduate MH/SA/DD experience (preferred)

• One-year experience with EMR systems (preferred)

• People Oriented

• Autonomous/Independent (able to work with little direction)

• Provide services both in person and through tele-health capabilities as deemed necessary.

• Graduate from accredited PA or NP program.

• PMHNP certification or PA with 2-3 years' experience.

• Valid unrestricted NC License.

• Active DEA License.

• Experience treating psychiatric disorders in both children and adults. Experience or interest in treating adults with substance use disorder.