Physician Assistant (PRN/Pool)

Job description

**We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.** Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery. Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support. Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth. We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission. We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference. **\*\*\*Eligible for $10,000 Commitment bonus for Full Time\*\*\*** **Earn More with Shift Differentials** Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay: - +$4.50/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights - +$9.00/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights - +$4.50/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days What You'll Do: The Physician Assistant **(PA)** provides and coordinates comprehensive medical and psychiatric care for individuals receiving services within the facility. This role conducts psychiatric evaluations and assessments, develops differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans, manages medications, assesses clinical and safety risks, and supports crisis intervention and stabilization. The provider collaborates with individuals, families, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver education, supportive psychotherapy, and effective discharge planning that promotes continuity of care. - Serves as the attending clinician for assigned individuals and works closely with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive, individualized care throughout the individual’s stay. - Completes initial psychiatric evaluations, focused diagnostic assessments, crisis and family interventions, risk assessments, and assessments of capacity to consent to treatment. Incorporates the medical, psychological, social, behavioral, and developmental aspects of care into treatment and discharge planning. - Collaborates with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members to establish treatment goals, evaluate progress, update treatment plans, provide education, and coordinate safe and effective discharge planning. - Documents timely and accurate clinical information in the health record, including admission orders, progress notes, treatment decisions, and discharge orders. Ensures medication education and informed consent are completed in accordance with established policies. - Reviews nursing health assessments, obtains relevant medical histories, and conducts focused physical examinations as clinically indicated and consistent with established guidelines. - Orders and reviews laboratory and diagnostic tests in accordance with clinical standards and uses findings to guide treatment decisions in collaboration with the care team. - Communicates and coordinates with primary care physicians, emergency department clinicians, outpatient behavioral health providers, psychiatric providers, and other community partners to support continuity of care. - Provides clinical guidance to the interdisciplinary team regarding individual needs, treatment approaches, medication management, safety risks, level-of-care decisions, and treatment-plan updates. Reviews and incorporates available clinical documentation into care decisions. - Applies evidence-based practices when prescribing and managing medications and communicates relevant treatment information to individuals, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team. - Collaborates with internal and external partners to evaluate individuals receiving voluntary or involuntary services. Reviews petitions, completes required assessments, and coordinates with the legal system in accordance with applicable requirements and established guidelines. - Participates actively in interdisciplinary treatment-team meetings, medical staff meetings, regional and quarterly meetings, and other meetings requested by Medical Leadership. - Promotes a respectful, collaborative, and team-based care environment by communicating effectively, supporting shared decision-making, and partnering across disciplines to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes. - Performs all other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring: - Physician Assitant - Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program - Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license issued by the appropriate Pennsylvania licensing board - Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification - Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances, including Schedule III medications, as applicable to the role - BLS (Basic Life Support) certification must be obtained within seven days of hire - Must pass the following Pennsylvania background checks - Child Abuse Clearance - FBI Criminal Background Check - Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check - Medical screenings (Physical, TB, and Drug test) - **The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.** - **Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role.** It would be great if you had: - Physician Assistant - Experience providing psychiatric, behavioral health, crisis stabilization, addiction treatment, or recovery services - Experience prescribing or managing medications for substance use disorders, including buprenorphine, when consistent with scope of practice and applicable requirements - Experience providing care to children, adolescents, adults, and/or families in a behavioral health or crisis setting **What We Offer:** Full-time only: - Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity - CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability - Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families - Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan) - Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) - 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation) - Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays - Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time): - Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support - After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan ## **EEO Statement** Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. **Recruitment Fraud Warning** Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers. Please note: - Official communications come only from an email address ending in **@connectionshs.com**. - We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process. - We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact [myRecruiter@connectionshs.com](mailto:myRecruiter@connectionshs.com) to verify its authenticity before responding.