Primary Care Consultant Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About Us Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work! Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact.We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field. If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve! Responsibilities In collaboration with the Psychiatrist & Inpatient Team, the PCC provides direction for the management of patients with medical conditions. Responsible for providing medical consultations and providing comprehensive, direct services to patients and their families including assessment of physical symptoms and pharmacological interventions. Responsible for conducting admission history and physical examinations for psychiatrically hospitalized youth and young adults within 24 hours of admission Makes appropriate medical referrals outside the organization when indicated Collaborates with physicians and RNs to review cases, provide treatment, and offer input regarding capability of providing care to patients with medically complex presentations Oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and age appropriate care for the assigned population Provides education to staff and patients/families Work shifts to support inpatient hospital which can occur 7 days a week including holidays. Physical presence in the hospital generally 9:00 am-4:00 pm and ready availability by phone should one need to be off the hospital campus. Availability until 8:00PM to provide consultation by phone to hospital staff when identified as the on-call designee. Qualifications Position requires medical knowledge possessed by individuals trained as a nurse practitioner or a certified physician assistant. Current Minnesota NP licensure and board certification (family medicine) or registration by the MN Board of Medical Practice and PA certification by the NCCPA are required. Experience working with both pediatric and adult populations. Experience with psychiatric illness in adults and youth preferred. Must have ability to work effectively as a part of a treatment team. Computer experience using Microsoft Office Products including Outlook and Word required. Must have strong skills in clinical case management, time management, and written and verbal communication. Ability to treat all age populations consistent with licensure or have the capacity to develop these skills. Must have ability to manage a variety of clinical obligations in timely manner. Compensation for this role ranges from $53-$72 per hour depending on education and experience. We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization. PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. App icants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email accommodations@prairiecare.com for assistance.

Additional Details Great opportunity to provide primary care consultant services on a per diem basis at Brooklyn Park Inpatient Hospital. PrairieCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in admissions, treatment or participation in its programs, services, adolescents and their families. PrairieCare is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.