Pain Management Physician Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pain Management Physician Assistant is a Physician Assistant specializing in the field of pain management. The Pain Management Physician Assistant shall focus on providing care and service to patients with chronic or acute pain; such service includes but is not limited to spinal injections, spinal cord stimulation, trigger point injections, and medication. The Pain Management Physician Assistant will collaborate with primary care healthcare professionals to provide non-discriminatory and high quality care to culturally sensitive and underserved populations. The Pain Management Physician Assistant must be skilled and trained in Pain Management techniques and treatment and must also demonstrate strong administrative, clinical and interpersonal skills.

Work hours for the position is Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch scheduled from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below you will find essential duties and responsibilities to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodation will be granted, as necessary to perform the essential duties and function of this position.

• Diagnose and develop treatment care plans for patients suffering from chronic or acute pain conditions
• Perform physical exam, review medical histories and order appropriate diagnostic testing to accurately develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Prescribe medication and treatment regimens as appropriate to the assessed medical condition
• Ensure patient regulatory compliance to controlled substances for pain
• Keep accurate patient medical records; completing all necessary documentation to allow for timely and efficient billing and claim submittal
• Collaborate with other healthcare practitioners to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Collaborate with the Health Center in the evolution and refinement of quality improvement process, enhancing operational effectiveness with an emphasis on high quality patient care.
• Collaborate with the Health Center to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and healthcare program requirements.
• Stay current with the latest advancement in pain management treatment and techniques.
• Regularly meet the productivity expectation of an average of 20 patients per day after a training period.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A masters degree program in Physician Assistant or related from an accredited institution.
• Physician Assistant Certification through a recognized body
• A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate
• A National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number
• A Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
• One year of experience in Pain Management preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to initiate preventative discussion pertaining to Pain Management.
• Able to perform Trigger Point Injections (TPI), Joint & Bursa Injections, Occipital Nerve Blocks, Suprascapular and Botox (Migraine) Injections
• Ability to build rapport with patients and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to provide empathetic and compassionate care to patients of all ages.
• Proficiency in conducting physical exams, diagnosing illnesses, and performing medical procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to diagnose and treat patients effectively.
• Efficient time management skills to handle a busy and varied caseload.
• Effective problem-solving skills to address complex patient needs and healthcare challenges.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technology.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA), and ethical standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is characteristic of a clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel. The individual is also required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The individual must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy.

The individual may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The individual may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the clients use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The individual may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.