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Position Available: Part-Time PA-C in Pain Management
Our established Pain Management group is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our team. This part-time role involves coordinating care for patients in an outpatient setting and ensuring continuity of care across a diverse patient population.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Evaluation and Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with acute and chronic pain, including history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
- Develop and Implement Treatment Plans: Create individualized pain management plans based on patient assessments and evidence-based practices. Adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize patient outcomes including interventional and non-interventional care. A detailed understanding of musculoskeletal disorders and anatomy is required.
- Medication Management: Prescribe, manage, and monitor medications for pain relief. Ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and best practices for medication safety.
- Patient Education: Provide education to patients and their families regarding pain management strategies, medication use, lifestyle modifications, and self-care techniques. Empower patients to actively participate in their own care.
- Coordination of Care: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and psychologists, to deliver comprehensive and integrated care. Facilitate referrals to specialists as needed.
- Monitoring and Follow-Up: Monitor patient progress and response to treatments through regular follow-up visits, reassessments, and modifications to the treatment plan as necessary.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Ensure adherence to institutional policies and protocols.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits to enhance patient care and optimize clinical outcomes.
- Patient Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate, addressing any concerns or issues related to pain management and ensuring that patients receive respectful and compassionate care.
- Professional Development: Stay current with advances in pain management and maintain professional licensure and certifications. Engage in continuing education opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, with a focus on the cervical and lumbar spine.
- Experience in pain management is preferred but not required.
- Current PA-C licensure in Pennsylvania is required.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package along with a collegial and educational environment. For more information about our practice, visit https://davidprovenzanomd.com/.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice with a supportive and cohesive medical team. We look forward to your application.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Pain Medicine
Ability to Commute:
- Sewickley, PA 15143 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sewickley, PA 15143: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person