Primary Care Consultant

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.

• 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.

This position is for Weekends (day shift).

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.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare 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.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email careers@newporthealthcare.com for assistance.