Physician Assistant
PRAIRIE VIEW INC · Newton, KS 67114 ·
- Category
- Healthcare
About the Role
Prairie View is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN — PMHNP or FNP) to join our outpatient clinical team. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to provide high-quality psychiatric medication management alongside primary care consults and medical assessments for adults and older adults across our regional clinics in McPherson, Hillsboro, and Newton.
Working collaboratively with supervising psychiatrists and multidisciplinary care teams, you will play a pivotal role in fostering healing, growth, and holistic wellness in the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Medication Management
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Conduct comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluations and routine medication checks for adults and older adults.
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Monitor, manage, and adjust psychotropic medications in accordance with established clinical protocols and outcomes standards.
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Perform medical consults, assess physical ailments, and provide basic primary care evaluations/recommendations for patients during their mental health treatment.
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Take primary ownership of the Medication Reconciliation process for all assigned outpatient cases.
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Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic screening tests as clinically indicated.
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Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) per organizational standards.
Collaboration & Quality Standards
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Collaborate closely with supervising psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
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Serve as a internal medical consultant to Prairie View clinicians and clinical staff.
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Maintain active communication with patient families and support systems, as appropriate.
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Ensure clinical practices align with CMS, The Joint Commission, and internal compliance and quality standards.
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Participate in efficient resource utilization and continuous Performance Improvement initiatives.
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Optional: Participate in weekday or weekend call coverage as mutually agreed upon.