The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Physician Assistant. Under the supervision of a fully licensed physician, this position provides primary health care of a caseload of individuals in a variety of settings by assuming many of the diagnostic, therapeutic and administrative responsibilities traditionally assumed by a physician.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Performs complete histories & physical exams.
• Orders labs, tests, etc.
• Diagnoses and treats common illnesses and trauma, under established protocols.
• Orders routine medication and treatment.
• Works with interdisciplinary team to represent individuals' healthcare needs including meeting attendance as appropriate.
• Utilizes the DSM IV classification, Axis I-V as a basis for defining psychiatric diagnosis in the Dual Diagnosis population.
• Participates in the Psychiatric Assessments of clinically complex developmentally disabled and/or dual diagnosis individuals to maximize the individuals' ability to function in the environment by: (a) assessing medical/clinical status that may impact on behavior and/or treatment modalities (b) recommend diagnostic testing (c) interpret clinical findings (d) provide clinical diagnostic impression and recommendations to the team. Also, administers and scores the AIMS evaluations for individuals on neuroleptics following DDS and national protocols.
• Functions as a member of the Psychotropic Drug Review (PDR) team prescribing medications: (a) attends PDR meetings (b) utilizes holistic assessment process to assess the individual (c) recommend clinical, behavioral and developmental psychotherapeutic intervention techniques (d) participate in the team’s evaluation of treatment modalities.

Please Note:

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Days off: Sunday/Saturday

Flexibility required to meet the needs of the program.

About the Agency:

The Department of Developmental Services is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

Pre-Offer Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

• Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

• Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry
• Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
• National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check.
• https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

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For questions concerning the information in this requisition, please contact Human Resources at 857-262-6378.