ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for securing a medical history and physical from the patient and identifying normal/abnormal findings. Request appropriate diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications and treatments for illnesses in accordance with state regulations. Perform Medical Assessment of clients/patients of the facility. Complete documentation in the medical record accurately and timely recording all care rendered. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel patients. Work collaboratively with the physician in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising care plans; assist in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to the delivery of health care services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree - Physician Assistant program required. One or more years' experience working with patient population of the facility required preferred. Current NC Medical license and current DEA registration required. Ability to work with male and female adult (18+) patients with chemical dependency and mental health disorders Teamwork and excellent customer service CPI and CPR Certifications (offered on site)

BENEFITS

BC/BS Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from, eligible after 30 days of employment) Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from) VSP Vision Insurance Paid life and AD&D insurance 401k with a matching contribution Paid Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick/Personal/Holiday time Short term and Long term disability

License/certification renewal and CEU reimbursement

Free onsite employee fitness center Free meals Employee Discount program Employee Fun events Annual performance review and Merit increase review Salary increases for obtaining education degrees, professional certification and/or licensure (based on program of study/field of certification and licensure) License/Certification renewal and CEU reimbursement Education Reimbursement program

For the 4th consecutive year, Newsweek magazine has ranked Wilmington Treatment Center as one of the best Addiction Treatment Center in North Carolina.  We are North Carolina's premier substance abuse recovery hospital and rehabilitation center located in the beachside community of Wilmington, NC.  What began as a 22 bed hospital on one campus in 1984 has grown into a 260 bed hospital spanning 3 campuses - and we are still growing!  We are a team of professionals dedicated to helping our patients begin their recovery from the disease of addiction.  Even though we are growing, we still maintain that feeling of a close-knit community.  We offer a fantastic comprehensive benefit package, a great team of co-workers as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.