Patient Support Assistant - Behavioral Health Unit

This Behavioral Health position at OhioHealth is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Activities of daily living, Telemetry monitoring, Vital signs collection, Point of care testing, Patient safety, Documentation, Medical equipment maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Patient Support Assistant provides direct patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living and performing delegated nursing tasks. They also maintain unit safety, manage supplies, and facilitate communication between patients, visitors, and the nursing team.