Behavioral Health Patient Companion (Part-time)
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join UVA Health as a Behavioral Health Patient Companion – Part-time in United States. These roles provide direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses or other Medical Professional. These positions primarily focus on assisting patients with activities of daily living while also monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes in patient condition.
Key Responsibilities
- provide direct patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses or other Medical Professional.
- provide support to an organization, often in direct service, operational, technical or administrative functi.
Requirements
- 41 hourly. Individual
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $12.41/hr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UVA Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at UVA Health 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.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $12.41 hourly.
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 also offers production-based compensation: $12 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Direct Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Vital Signs Monitoring, Condition Reporting, Environment Maintenance, Patient History Taking, Assisting with Procedures, Attention To Detail. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: These roles provide direct patient care under supervision, focusing on assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and reporting any changes in condition. They also maintain a safe and clean environment and perform tasks like taking histories and assisting with minor pro...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings, Health Saving Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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