Physician Assistant (moonlighting overnights & weekends)
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Physician Assistants are encouraged to consider an outstanding moonlighting opportunity with Liberty Healthcare at the Dorothea Dix Center in Bangor Maine.
The Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center is a 51-bed psychiatric hospital which provides inpatient care to people who are experiencing mental illness.
After-hours medical services are provided to hospital patients by Liberty Healthcares dedicated and skilled team of Physician Assistants. This involves on-grounds medical assessment and treatment weekday evenings/overnight as well as 24/7 coverage on Saturdays Sundays and holidays.
PAs work weekday afternoon/overnight shifts 16 hours in duration (from 4pm to 8am) as well as weekend shifts 24 hours in duration (from 8am to 8 am).
During hospital shifts PAs are responsible for:
- Remaining on-grounds at the hospital for the entire duration of the shift
- Rounding on hospital units seeing patients and consulting with nurses and unit staff
- Primarily providing urgent care and very limited psychiatric care to patients
- Admitting new patients to the hospital including conducting medical histories and physicals as well as basic mental status examinations
- As necessary conferring with on-call Psychiatrist and referring to the local ER
As a PA employed by Liberty - you can expect a competitive compensation rate professional liability insurance complimentary on-site accommodations provided at the hospital and a collaborative licensure agreement with the hospitals medical director.
Physician Assistants are encouraged to consider an outstanding moonlighting opportunity with Liberty Healthcare at the Dorothea Dix Center in Bangor Maine.
The Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center is a 51-bed psychiatric hospital which provides inpatient care to people who are experiencing mental illness.
After-hours medical services are provided to hospital patients by Liberty Healthcares dedicated and skilled team of Physician Assistants. This involves on-grounds medical assessment and treatment weekday evenings/overnight as well as 24/7 coverage on Saturdays Sundays and holidays.
PAs work weekday afternoon/overnight shifts 16 hours in duration (from 4pm to 8am) as well as weekend shifts 24 hours in duration (from 8am to 8 am).
During hospital shifts PAs are responsible for:
- Remaining on-grounds at the hospital for the entire duration of the shift
- Rounding on hospital units seeing patients and consulting with nurses and unit staff
- Primarily providing urgent care and very limited psychiatric care to patients
- Admitting new patients to the hospital including conducting medical histories and physicals as well as basic mental status examinations
- As necessary conferring with on-call Psychiatrist and referring to the local ER
As a PA employed by Liberty - you can expect a competitive compensation rate professional liability insurance complimentary on-site accommodations provided at the hospital and a collaborative licensure agreement with the hospitals medical director.
Qualified candidates will possess an active Maine Physician Assistant license. Experience in a primary care urgent care or ER setting is preferable. Psychiatric / mental health experience is helpful but not required.
Visit the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center online at and learn more about Liberty Healthcare at
Liberty Healthcare Corporation provides a wide array of health and human services throughout the United States. We serve people in their homes and communities as well as in hospitals and specialized treatment settings. Our organization has an unwavering commitment to provide high quality services that are customer-focused and outcomes-oriented. Were looking for people who embrace our core values take pride in their profession and have a passion for excellence.
Liberty Healthcare Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and people who have disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed sex national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.
Click Apply and submit your resume for immediate consideration or if you would like additional details about this moonlighting opportunity before applying contact Theresa Valenti directly at or
Skills & Requirements
Qualified candidates will possess an active Maine Physician Assistant license. Experience in a primary care urgent care or ER setting is preferable. Psychiatric / mental health experience is helpful but not required.
Visit the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center online at and learn more about Liberty Healthcare at
Liberty Healthcare Corporation provides a wide array of health and human services throughout the United States. We serve people in their homes and communities as well as in hospitals and specialized treatment settings. Our organization has an unwavering commitment to provide high quality services that are customer-focused and outcomes-oriented. Were looking for people who embrace our core values take pride in their profession and have a passion for excellence.
Liberty Healthcare Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and people who have disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed sex national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.
Click Apply and submit your resume for immediate consideration or if you would like additional details about this moonlighting opportunity before applying contact Theresa Valenti directly at or
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
About Company
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