Physician Assistant

Starlite Recovery Center is looking for a Physician Assistant to join our team!

For over 66 years, Starlite Recovery Center has been providing adult clients in the heart of the Hill Country in Center Point, Texas, with caring and highly effective drug rehab for substance abuse, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring issues. Starlite Recovery Center is located in the Hill Country, approximately 20 minutes southeast of Kerrville, and approximately 30 minutes northwest of Boerne, Texas.

Starlite Recovery Center is part of the Acadia Healthcare system, a provider of addiction, behavioral and mental health treatment facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico.

We are opening a new dual diagnosis program and looking for a Full Time – Physician Assistant. The schedule can be flexible within a 5 day a week commitment. 

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Overview:

The Physician Assistant is responsible for the provision of medical services to patients. Responsible for conducting assigned aspects of the medical care of patients as allowed by state license guidelines. Responsibilities include medical management of patients at all levels of care provided by the clinic. Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals and provides necessary education, referral and follow-up services to patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication as allowed by state regulation.

For more details please contact – debbie.hughes@acadiahealthcare.com or call/text – 615.861.7581

Essential Job Functions:

• Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education;
• Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance;
• Ensures physician medication orders are being followed. Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician;
• Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback;
• Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance;
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure;
• Maintains and expands knowledge base in accordance with the requirements necessary to maintain professional certification as a Physician Assistant; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of Physician Assistant program from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in a substance abuse treatment clinic preferred
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Certifications:

• Board certified Physician Assistant.
• Licensed Physician Assistant able to practice in Texas where the clinic operates.
• DEA license.

Practice with Acadia Healthcare 

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily. We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

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