Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Brite Life Recovery is a behavioral health organization that provides addiction treatment and is currently hiring a Physician Assistant in Hanover, PA;
Hilton Head Island, SC; and West Kill, NY.

The Physician Assistant (PA) at Brite Life Recovery plays a critical role in delivering high­quality medical care to patients undergoing detoxification and residential substance‑use treatment. Working under the supervision of the Medical Director, the PA provides medical assessments, prescribes and monitors medications, responds to crises, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient‑centered care.

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, including admission histories and physical examinations of patients admitted for detoxification and residential treatment.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications in accordance with state licensure and facility protocols.
• Implement and manage withdrawal protocols and medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), including anti‑craving and relapse‑prevention medications.
• Evaluate and manage withdrawal symptoms, intoxication, and medication side effects.
• Provide emergency medical interventions following established protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team conferences, admissions, and discharge planning.
• Provide crisis management and support in collaboration with nursing and clinical staff.
• Educate patients and families about medications, recovery processes, and health promotion.
• Represent Brite Life Recovery positively with patients, families, staff, and external partners.
• Coordinate with external providers, specialists, or primary care physicians to ensure continuity of care post‑discharge.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards, facility policies, and state/federal regulations.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA requirements at all times.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards (e.g., audits, utilization review, quality assurance).
• Participate in performance improvement, quality assurance, and compliance activities.
• Engage in special projects, on‑call duties, and other tasks as assigned.

• Maintain active state Physician Assistant license and DEA registration in good standing.
• Complete all annual education requirements.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and uphold organizational mission and values.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled, wearing required identification.
• Prefer experience in detoxification, residential treatment, or behavioral health settings.
• Prefer familiarity with ASAM criteria and levels of care.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and basic computer applications.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to identify and manage substance‑use withdrawal symptoms and complications.
• Knowledge of medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) and substance‑use disorder interventions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff regarding addiction medicine and recovery.
• Capacity to remain calm and effective in crisis situations.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and walk up and down stairs during emergency drills.
• Ability to maintain composure in a fast‑paced environment with patients experiencing withdrawal, mental‑health issues, or co‑occurring conditions.
• Adherence to infection control and safety protocols, including use of PPE.
• Work in a 24”hour treatment facility that includes both detox and residential patients.
• Exposure to patients with substance‑use disorders, mental‑health concerns, and medical comorbidities is expected.
• Ability to manage high‑stress situations with professionalism.
• Schedule flexibility: evenings, weekends, or on‑call hours may be required; shift schedule approved by employee and supervisor.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: fully sponsored health plan through APA with Cigna Network.
• Additional Insurance Coverage: dental/vision, accident, short‑term disability, critical illness, cancer, and life insurance.
• Generous Leave Policy: 40…