Physician Assistant (Substance Abuse)

Company: Atlas Search
Location: New York
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Addiction Medicine opening in New York, New York. This and other physician assistant jobs brought to you by DocCafe

Our client is currently seeking a Physician Assistant with either previous addiction experience or those looking to gain experience in the treatment of substance use disorders.
The field of addiction medicine is growing quickly, and this position will enable you to gain experience providing wide-ranging treatment in the area of addiction medicine as part of the team for inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation services.
The right candidate will have an opportunity to work with a committed team of professionals to provide increased access to evidence-based substance abuse treatments and counseling.
Responsibilities include:

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• Assessment and management of candidates presenting with withdrawal symptoms.
  
• Coordinate patients' progress and treatment plans with an active multi-disciplinary team including counselors, nursing, and psychiatry.
  
• Evaluate patients for medication-assisted treatments, working collaboratively with staff to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
  
• Conduct admission and annual physicals for Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) patients.
  
• Acquire knowledge of the most up-to-date evidence-based practices in the field.
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • Must be a licensed Physician Assistant in the state of NY
    
  • Training or experience in treating people with addictions highly preferred
    
    Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups.
    If you would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here
    
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Keywords: Atlas Search, New York , Physician Assistant (Substance Abuse), Healthcare , New York, New York