Practice Nurse Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

One of the distinctive features of the Department of African & African American Studies (AAAS) at Louisiana State University is the study of the history, cultures, and religions in Louisiana and their connections to Africa and the Americas with an emphasis on racial disparities in health and wellness. To seize upon and expand this distinctiveness, AAAS seeks a Tenure-track Assistant Professor, whose research and teaching on racial disparities in health and wellness illuminates how indigenous African and diasporic ideas and practices, that are also present in African American populations of Louisiana, contribute to improved health outcomes and to closing the gap in health and wellness disparities. Of particular interest is a research engagement of official public health practices in Louisiana and how insights from African and diasporic cultures might serve as matters for research and service delivery.The successful candidate will be expected to develop undergraduate and graduate courses in their areas of specialization and to work with the Chair and faculty to facilitate research relationships with LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center and local and state public health institutions.A comprehensive, doctoral, high-research activity university situated in the Capitol City, Louisiana State University enrolls over 30,000 students and offers the opportunity for undergraduates to major or minor in African & African American Studies and graduate students from any of the university's graduate programs to purse a Graduate Minor in Africana Studies.Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Public Health, Anthropology, Africana Studies, and related disciplines. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their qualifications, a CV, sample publication, a list of three references, and a one-page diversity statement highlighting how your commitment to diversity shows up in your research, teaching, and service. Please attach all documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Attachments are limited to five.For questions regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact seach committee co-chairs Jas Sullivan ([email protected]) or Sarah Becker ([email protected]).ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTAAAS' mission is to promote critical thinking and challenge students to attain the highest levels of intellectual achievement and personal development through the study of ideas, practices, theories and experiences of Africans, African Americans, and other diasporic communities. To fulfill our mission, AAAS is comprised of a visionary and diverse faculty, whose work commands a range of expertise and focuses on history, ethnicity, and gender, social, cultural, political, religious, and literary studies. Our faculty's commitment to excellence supports AAAS's mission to be the center of Africana Studies excellence in our region and nation. In addition, we are committed to addressing social injustices and promoting community engagement.Toward these ends, our department offers a B.A. as well as a minor and Graduate Minor. Since its inception, AAAS has taken innovative steps to ensure that our students' academic and civic goals and needs are met. This entails organizing and sponsoring events that involve the participation of surrounding communities. Furthermore, we work tirelessly to recruit the brightest and the best from our communities and to support student scholarship.

Clinical Sales Specialist, Community Specialties - Providence, RI Developing innovative therapies is one of the most challenging, most essential, and personally rewarding fields in science. This is the most exciting time to be a part of Astellas, a company with a uniquely collaborative and patient-focused culture. There's something special about working at Astellas. It's reflected in our focus on the people we serve, the way we treat each other and the results we achieve together as a company. Astellas is announcing a Clinical Sales Specialist- Community Specialties opportunity in the Providence, RI area. The RoleAchieve territory sales goals by promoting Astellas products and services to physicians and other medical personnel within assigned geography. Educate customers on the use, characteristics, advantages, indicated treatments and all other developments related to promoted products. Professionally represent Astellas in the field and ensure high levels of visibility and customer satisfaction in territory. Maintain effective communication and relationships with key external and internal customers. Flexible grade level based on candidate background and skillset Primary Responsibilities Effectively promote and educate targeted physicians/HCPs on the use of Astellas' products through one-on-one meetings and group presentations, company-approved promotional speaker programs, and other company-approved means. Work 5 days in the field each week, supported by office time as needed for call planning, customer follow-up, preparing presentations, making appointments, report generation, etc. Ensure solid performance levels of call and field productivity. Meet Call Plan expectations and achieve territory product sales goals while adhering to all APUS-defined ethical sales practices, Compliance guidelines, and required promotional regulations Execute company-approved Product Marketing plans and territory/regional business plan activities Support targeted customers using company-approved resources, sales materials, and promotional activities/programs/initiatives as identified by Sales Management Coordinate promotional efforts with peers across franchises and co-promotion alliance partners as appropriate. This includes appropriately managing/maintaining all company equipment and company-approved promotional materials (e.g., sales materials, company literature, product samples, etc.) according to defined company Compliance guidelines Achieve territory product sales goals while adhering to all APUS-defined ethical sales practices, Compliance guidelines, and required promotional regulations Ensure territory sales strategy execution using annual territory business plan, regional business plan, and call activity reports Accurately report/submit sales call activities, territory expenses and written reports and within deadline as defined by Astellas or the Regional Sales Manager Attend all company-sponsored sales and medical meetings as directed by company management. Additional duties as needed Quantitative DimensionsThis position is responsible for achieving both territory product sales goals and territory sales activity goals through company defined metrics Organizational ContextIt is important for individuals in this position to actively pursue continuous learning and professional sales development on effective sales and communication techniques and product/therapeutic area knowledge.This position:Is a customer facing sales positionReports to Regional Sales manager Maintains territory responsible for managing Astellas' products Partners with counterparts, teammates, and cross functional colleagues as appropriateBalance's territory and regional work and projects, while maintaining solid level of sales performance Exhibits strong level of skill in competencies Demonstrates sales influence within territory and at times within region

MD RequiredPosition Qualifications/RequirementsPhysician with a current unencumbered license through the State Board of Medical ExaminersBoard Certified Psychiatrist with an unrestricted license to practice in Louisiana and any other applicable states, with five years clinical psychiatric experience. Over five years' experience in behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse managed carePublic-sector program management experienceExperience in crisis intervention, utilization management, and benefit plansMembership in a national professional organizationThe primary purpose of the job is to:The Behavioral Health Medical Director is responsible for guiding development of all Behavioral Health programs and guidelines, and for providing administrative and clinical guidance and expertise to senior management and staff to enhance and improve the quality of care and services provided to ACLA's members. The Behavioral Health Medical Director reports to the Medical Director, Network Management, and must be either located in Louisiana, or available to Louisiana for consultation. The Behavioral Health Medical Director liaison is responsible for providing clinical behavioral health supervision to ACLA. This is a one quarter time position (minimum 10 hours/week).Principle Accountabilities:Supports the provision of quality and clinically sound system of care services to all individuals in the system of care.Serves as a medical advisor for clinically related activities in Integrated Care Mgmt.Serves as a liaison to state agencies and partners, community and network Providers.Assures that organization medical policies and procedures adhere to contractual obligations.Establishes prior authorization of clinically appropriate use of psychopharmacology monitors/assists and has oversight for pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) activities. including step therapy requirements for the use of antipsychotics and stimulants for members under age 18;Consults with contracted PCPs treating behavioral health concerns that do not require referral to specialists. Works with medical management staff to create comprehensive care programs for youth and adult concerns, such as depression and ADHD.Performs clinical case reviews in conjunction with Clinical Department.Develops and implements education and training programs for ACLA PCPs focused on commonly-encountered behavioral health issues frequently treated by PCPs.Adheres to all ACFC policies and procedures, including, but not limited to: Corporate Code of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Corporate Compliance.Attends training to ensure a working knowledge of the System of Care internal policies and procedures, including the appeal and reconsideration process.Demonstrates knowledge of prescribed and established medical procedures and practices.Maintains familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations that may pertain to the medical and clinical operations.Adheres to ACFC policies and procedures.Supports and carries out the ACFC Mission & Values.Serves as a consultant to ACLA as indicated.Position Qualifications/RequirementsPhysician with a current unencumbered license through the State Board of Medical ExaminersBoard Certified Psychiatrist with an unrestricted license to practice in Louisiana and any other applicable states, with five years clinical psychiatric experience. Over five years' experience in behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse managed carePublic-sector program management experienceExperience in crisis intervention, utilization management, and benefit plansMembership in a national professional organizationADA Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential Hazards: Some travel.Minimum Education:MDMDRequiredPhysician with a current unencumbered license through the State Board of Medical ExaminersRequiredBoard Certified Psychiatrist with an unrestricted license to practice in LouisianaRequiredClinical psychiatric experienceRequired5YearsExperience in behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse managed careRequired5YearsPublic-sector program management experienceRequiredExperience in crisis intervention, utilization management, and benefit plansRequiredMembership in a national professional organizationRequired