Physician Assistant

Job Locations US-WI-Sheboygan
ID 1
# of Openings 1
Category NP/PA
Relocation Assistance Available No
Recruiter : Debbie Hughes
Provider Specialty Advanced Practice Provider

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Join our team at Sheboygan Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Physician Assistant, where you'll play an essential role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to those on their journey to recovery. In this role, you'll provide medical services, conduct physical assessments, and support patients with education and follow-up care under the guidance of a supervising physician. Collaborating with a dedicated team, you'll help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while fostering an environment of trust and healing. If you're passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to bring your expertise to CTC.

Our Team:

Sheboygan Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Sheboygan, WI is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

• Age Group/Range: Adults
• Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP
• Part-Time Schedule: Monday - Thursday - 5:00am-10:00am

Role as Physician Assistant:

The Physician Assistant is an integral member of the medical team, responsible for providing high-quality medical services to patients while adhering to state licensing guidelines. This role encompasses comprehensive medical management across all levels of care offered by the clinic and involves working under the supervision of a physician to deliver patient-centered care. Responsibilities include conducting thorough physical examinations, diagnosing conditions, and formulating treatment plans. The Physician Assistant also provides patient education, coordinates referrals, and ensures appropriate follow-up care to support treatment continuity. Additionally, they may prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations and licensure requirements. This position requires a commitment to clinical excellence, adherence to legal and professional standards, and collaboration with the medical team to optimize patient outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities:

• Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education;
• Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance;
• Ensures physician medication orders are being followed. Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician;
• Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback;
• Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance;
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure;
• Maintains and expands knowledge base in accordance with the requirements necessary to maintain professional certification as a Physician Assistant; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation for roles at Sheboygan CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Sheboygan CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in WI as set forth below.

Role Location: WI

Calculated Salary Range for role : $85 - $92 per hour.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of Physician Assistant program from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• Board certified Physician Assistant (PA)
• Licensed to practice in the state of WI
• Active DEA license

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

3,000+ Employees 170+ Locations 74,000+ Patients 33 States 1 Network

Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) division operates 170+ CARF-accredited outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) nationwide, serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). As the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the nation, we care for more than 74,000 patients daily. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care, combining therapies with safe and effective medications. Our team stands at the forefront of the battle against the opioid epidemic.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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