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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Multiple Locations (2)

Salary: Please contact for more information
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (404)321-6111x6300
JOB SUMMARY:

Our mission:  To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

Incumbent works in Mental Health Service Line of the Atlanta VA Medical Center and supports the mission and vision of the Medical Center.  S/he works as a member of either the Substance Abuse Treatment Program providing care to a panel of dually-diagnosed outpatient veterans in a group setting, outpatient substance abuse/behavioral health evaluations to eligible Veterans who are being referred to our substance abuse treatment program (SATP) and provide consultation to the medical and surgical floors for patients with substance abuse disorders.  The Domiciliary to provide health and mental health services for veterans in residence.  Acute Inpatient Psychiatry providing psychiatric care to veterans who are currently hospitalized on a psychiatric unit.   S/he must communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of clinicians in order to ensure quality treatment and care to the veteran. S/he submits comprehensive assessments with detailed evaluations of patient's psychiatric and substance abuse conditions including current conditions, past history, substance abuse history, trauma history, mental status exam, diagnosis and future plans for patients seen in a routine and crisis care.   S/he will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, addiction therapists, and social workers in a multidisciplinary treatment team approach. 


 


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must pass a pre-employment medical examination
  • English language proficiency required
  • Designated and-or random drug testing required
  • Background and-or Security Investigation required
  • Certification
  • Tips