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BHU APP Position-Parkersburg, WV
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What they do
A Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats patients dealing with mental illness. Assesses and treats the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. Trained and licensed as a physician, and writes prescriptions for patients. Works in clinical settings including hospitals, private practice offices and community health programs.
$222,514 / year median in West Virginia
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Psych APRN or PA-C with psych experience The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) provides high-quality, patient-centered care as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients within their scope of practice and area of specialty. The APP is responsible for delivering evidence-based care, promoting positive patient outcomes, maintaining professional and regulatory standards, and supporting the clinical, educational, and operational goals of the department and organization.
Primary duties:
Monday through Friday position that includes performing inpatient psychiatric consultations for both adult and pediatric patients. The provider must also be flexible and assist with additional Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) responsibilities as needed.Additional routine responsibilities include:
- Performing BHU psychiatric evaluations during periods of high census, following multiple overnight admissions, or when electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) cases are scheduled.
- Completing suicide risk assessments when medical floor attending physicians require psychiatric support or consultation.
- Providing coverage for biopsychosocial assessments when therapist coverage on the BHU is unavailable or staffing is limited.
- On rare occasions, responding to and evaluating "stat" psychiatric consultations in the Emergency Department.