Physician Assistant (40 Hour)

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks qualified individuals for the position of Physician Assistant within Connecticut Valley Hospital, Addiction Services Division.  LOCATION: CT Valley Hospital, Addiction Services Division, Merritt Hall, 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457.  This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position.  The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday / 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  The position number is 118113.

Applicants invited to interview will be requested to supply the following: a copy of their current license as a Physician Assistant issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health; current Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners issued by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and a copy of their valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Please be sure to upload a copy of your resume with your application.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Doreen Clemson at Doreen.Clemson@ct.gov, (860) 262-7116.

In a state health care facility, correctional facility or community based health care program this class is accountable for exercising autonomy as determined by their supervising physician in the provision of general health care services and treatment.

Provides a broad range of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services including initial assessment and ongoing medical care; works with considerable independence as a member of a interdisciplinary health care team, taking medical histories, examining and treating patients/offenders, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and x rays, formulating diagnoses and treatment plan and prescribing medications and monitoring responses to medications and adjusting accordingly; documents and records progress notes and notifies attending physician of significant problems; makes medical rounds to observe and document pertinent progress of hospitalized patients/offenders; orders referrals to specialists as necessary; responds to emergency situations; counsels and instructs patients/offenders in preventive care and health issues such as effects of nutrition, exercise and prescribed treatments; performs minor surgical procedures such as suturing, splintering and casting; orders medical devices as necessary; attends inservice training programs on various health care services and treatment in conformance with mandated licensure requirements; provides education and/or instruction to various health care staff members; educates patients/offenders and guardians regarding disease process; communicates to agency health care staff and community providers change in patient/offender well-being, treatment plan, medication side effects and appropriateness of daily activities; may serve on hospital committees; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply medical principles, techniques and standards to coordinate the care of patients/offenders suffering from chronic illness, mental illness and/or physical handicap(s); knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of principles and practices of general medicine for a diverse patient/inmate population; knowledge of clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols and procedures; knowledge of prescriptive practices, protocols and procedures; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; clinical assessment and evaluation skills; ability to examine, diagnose, assess and treat patients; ability to interpret diagnostic tests; ability to prescribe appropriate medications; ability to utilize computer software.

Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain licensure as a Physician Assistant issued by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health in accordance with the applicable Connecticut General Statutes.

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
2. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain United States Drug Enforcement Administration Registration issued by the United States Federal Government.
3. Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain eligibility for participation in federal health care programs as defined in 42 U.S. 1320a-7b(f).
4. Incumbents in this class are required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s).
5. Incumbents in this class must complete 50 hours of Continuing Education Units annually.
6. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
7. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain patients/offenders and may have some exposure to infectious and/or communicable diseases and disagreeable conditions.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.