Physician Assistant (Mental Health)

Benefits

Parental leave

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Non-birth-parent leave

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Family-building benefits

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Mental health support

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Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

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Learning budget

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Salary

$118K-$207K From the posting source

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$81,444 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+6.9% - Faster than average

99% above the BLS role benchmark for healthcare aggregate.

Matched to SOC 29-1141 - Healthcare aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Healthcare From the posting source

Seniority

Mid From the posting source

Schedule

Shift type

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Weekend work

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Application

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Assessment

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Deadline

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Where they hire

Hires in: VA From the posting source

About this role

Physician Assistant (Mental Health) Chesapeake County, Virginia Summary The Psychiatry Physician Assistant (PA) position is located within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), under the Mental Heath and Behavioral Sciences Service Line (MHBS). NOTE: This is an Open Continuous Announcement. The announcement will remain open until the date specified under closing date or until a selection is made. Duties The Physician Assistant will be providing medical care and evaluation for both inpatients and outpatients in the mental health wards and/or outpatient clinics. The PA engages in primary mental health care decision making, assess the physical and psychosocial health status of individuals, assess emergent mental health needs, and decisions regarding admissions to inpatient psychiatry. The incumbent will promote health maintenance and protection of diseases. The PA is an integral member of the Mental Health team and collaborative partner with Psychiatry, Psychology, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and other health care providers Duties/tasks include, but are not limited to: Coordinates the admission to, transfer from, and discharge of patients assuring that patient testing, history and physical exams, and discharge planning and education are completed in a timely manner. Coordinates and is responsible for the medical management of the previously mentioned patients, within the limits of established protocols. Continuously reviews and revises patient care based on clinical findings and assessment while following approved clinical protocols and privileges. Develops protocols or clinical pathways to standardize patient care to expedite patient processing and delivery of care. Ordering appropriate diagnostic tests/procedures and

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