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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Physician Assistant, Bipolar Disorder Center, UT Health Austin in Austin, Texas
Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination. Utilizes structured clinical interviews as indicated. Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Seeks other information as needed. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Participates or leads education and outreach efforts to patients, families and communities. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate care coordination and case management information to other professionals and community agencies.Participates in clinical trials investigating new psychiatric treatments and other research projects. Participates in projects for studying clinical quality, safety and outcomes. Participates in analysis of clinical practice and identify opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency to improve value-based, high quality health care paradigms. Participates in continuing clinical education to ensure continued certification and that clinical knowledge and skills are up to date and relevant for neurosurgical and neuroscience practices.Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy. Collaborates with physicians in other specialties in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Participates in building collaborative partnership models across disciplines with community physicians to ensure the provision of comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care. Participates or leads patient support groups with interdisciplinary providers (social work, rehab, physicians)Provides evidence-based psychotherapy for bipolar disorder in a patient centered approach, such as, IPSRT, CBT, CBT-insomnia, DBT, Family Focused Therapy, MBCT, ACT, mood charting, safety planning, relapse prevention plan. Attends and participates in meetings, committees and workgroups in support of all duties, as needed. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. Participate in planning, directing, and evaluating all activities of the Bipolar Disorder Center. Help coordinate and optimize the clinical operations of the center. Assists in development of staff resource utilization, hiring new staff, creating budget plans, contingency plans, quality assurance, work schedules and staff training.Other related functions as assigned.