Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant

Job Quick Facts

• Specialty: Psychiatric NP/PA
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Davenport, IA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Jun 3, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-5p
• Call Schedule: Day Call (8a-5p) or 5p-8a
• Call Ratio: 1:4
• Patient Demographics: 8+
• Patient Volume: 8-11
• Support Staff: 3 APPs
• Case Mix (Disorders):
- Mood, Psychotic, Substance-related, Anxiety, Personality, Cognitive Disorder
- Delirium, Dementia, Life Cycle and Adjustment Disorder
- Childhood Disorders
- Somatoform and Factitious
• Duties:
- Diagnose, Performing admission histories/psych assessments
- Perform Physicals, Rounds, Prescribe Medications
- Order Referrals, Diagnostic Studies, Coordination of Care
- Addiction Education/Management
• No of Beds: 28 Adults; 8 Adolescent
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: Cerner
• Other Info:
- PA/NP will be working autonomously
- In some instances, Psychiarist will be available via telehealth
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:
• Active IA License or IMLC
• BC
• FT coverage