Physician Assistant​/PMHNP - Acute Psychiatric Services

Position: Physician Assistant/PMHNP - Acute Psychiatric Services - Full-time
We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here). Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Hennepin Healthcare's Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) serves those in emotional crisis with 24-hour, seven-day-a-week crisis counseling, assessment, and referral. Our APS center is located adjacent to our Emergency Department in downtown Minneapolis.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Physician Assistant or PMHNP. A generous benefits package accompanies our provider positions. Schedule flexible and to be determined by needs of department as well as preferred candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform initial and ongoing assessment of psychiatric and medical needs of clients presenting to APSProvide relevant patient and family education

Assess clients for release of transportation holds

Assess clients for hospitalization need, if appropriate, place on 72-hour hold Order restraints and seclusions, if needed

Provide psychiatric consultation services to patients housed elsewhere in the hospital

Formulate appropriate differential diagnoses based on history and physical exam Perform face-to-face assessments of clients in restraints or seclusion

Medication management of both medical issues and psychiatric emergencies

Perform physician exams on clients prior to transfer to other hospitals

Order and interpret labs and diagnostic tests, as needed QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Previous experience in Psychiatric care Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies or Nursing from an accredited program

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Minnesota If NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner CertificationSALARYNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay is based on years since licensure and specialty area. The grid below represents current pay rates (rates adjusted annually in April) for this position:

Years Since Licensure Hourly Rate Annual Salary0-2 Years $68.25 $ 141,9603-4 Years $69.72 $ 145,0185-6 Years $73.39 $ 152,6517-9 Years $74.86 $ 155,70910-14 Years $77.06 $ 160,28515+ Years $79.26 $ 164,861

TOTAL

REWARDS PACKAGE - PROVIDERS We offer a competitive compensation plan based on your skills and experience/training related to this position, and internal equity.

We provide an extensive benefits program that includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance;
Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance;
Retirement Funds;
Paid Time Off;
Tuition Reimbursement;
License and Certification Reimbursement, Annual Business Expense Account dollars (available only for benefit eligible positions). Professional Liability Coverage is provided at all FTE levels. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness; it is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others.

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