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Job description
Overview
Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant
**Note: This role is PART TIME with benefits**
Location: Bradley County Comprehensive Treatment Center, 3575 Keith Street NW, Cleveland, TN 37312
Compensation : $75hr - $82hr DOE
Schedule: TU - FR 5am - 2pm
On Call Schedule : Potential Saturday mornings 6am-9am
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at the facility under the supervision of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.
Our Team
Bradley County Comprehensive Treatment Center provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults age 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with opioid addiction. Our Cleveland, Tennessee, treatment center strives to be more than just a methadone clinic. Our staff of experienced professionals will work with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan that determines which medication is the right choice for their needs.
Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team
Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs
Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines
Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines
Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs
Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements
Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff
May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Skills Requirements Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required
Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred
Licenses/Certifications Board Certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant required
Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates
DEA license
Acadia Healthcare
Our Comprehensive Treatment Network
~23,500 Employees • ~11,400 Beds • 258 Locations • 38 States • 1 Network
As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they're at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
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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Worksite address
cleveland, TN, 37312, US
Who can apply
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