Nurse Practitioner or Physican Assistant
New York, New York, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Salary $142,500 – $142,500 yearly
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Richmond, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/26/24

A health system in Richmond, VA, is actively seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their team. In this role, you will lead the medical aspects of team-based care for individuals with serious mental illness, conducting whole-person assessments while collaborating closely with community primary care and behavioral health providers.

Responsibilities:

  • Train and advise Medical Assistants and Peer Recovery Specialists on behavioral, clinical, and social health priorities
  • Support care coordination efforts
  • Lead care and disease management initiatives, identifying actionable care gaps
  • Communicate and coordinate with individuals' care providers, primarily at CMHCs, FQHCs, and hospitals
  • Provide direct patient care when unscheduled needs cannot be met by existing community providers
  • Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

  • VA Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) license

Desired Skills:

  • 2+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Experience working with behavioral health patients