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

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Internal Medicine
Salary $142,500 – $142,500 yearly
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Akron, Ohio, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/07/24

A health system in Akron, OH, is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to lead team-based care for individuals with serious mental illness. You will conduct whole-person assessments while collaborating with 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 care providers at CMHCs, FQHCs, and hospitals.
  • Provide direct patient care when unscheduled needs arise.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

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

Desired Skills:

  • 2+ years of NP/PA experience.
  • Experience with behavioral health patients.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact individuals with serious mental illness in a collaborative care setting.