Description
Seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a specialization in psychiatry. The position involves providing care for geriatric psychiatry patients on an inpatient unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of up to 16 geriatric psychiatry patients.
- Complete admissions, discharges, and daily notes on the assigned caseload.
- Participate in family meetings or agency meetings as necessary.
- This is a full-time onsite role with no on-call or weekend duties.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Patient Information
- Patient encounters per shift: 14-16.
- Beds in Department: 24.
Requirements
- Preferably more than 2 years of experience in psychiatry.
- Board certification is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
Additional Information
- Nearest Airport: Connecticut.
- Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 30-45 days.
- Fellowship is not necessary.
This role is an opportunity to engage with a mix of geriatric and adult patients based on candidate preference. The role does not involve attending to detox patients.