Nurse Practitioner OR Physician's Assistant (Mental Health) - Salt Lake City, UT Salary: $110k Base plus Full Benefits & 10k Sign On Bonus! Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 8am-6pm MT
Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient setting and in our inpatient settings as needed.
Job Responsibilities: Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients/families with acute, chronic, and/or potential health problems. Establish medical diagnoses and treatment plans Provide continuity of care between clinic visits Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice Provider appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues. Communicate effectively with referring health care providers. Participate in a team model of care delivery. Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities. Identify important aspects of care and ensure findings are used to improve practice and operations. Works in collaboration with inpatient staff to provide management of care for agency clients Is responsible for timely and accurate written documentation or dictation of patient care encounters/procedures. Qualifications: Master's or Doctorate degree from accredited nursing program Active Utah State license to practice within NP/PA scope Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license Not excluded from participating in government programs (OIG exclusion list) CPR certification and advanced life support certifications if relevant to practice area (ACLS, PALS, NRP) Ability and/or willingness to become Medication Assisted Treatment waived Ability to care for acutely and chronically ill patients Excellent verbal and written communication skills Professional demeanor Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
About The Company Our Client is dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance abuse treatment, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. 'We Are Recovery,' and we mean it with all our hearts.