Full Job Description
About Signe Spine & Rehab: Whether it’s the onset of a new condition or chronic pain that’s been going on for weeks or months, the caring team at Signe Spine & Rehab, LLC (SSR), serving the Charleston community in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is dedicated to improving their patients’ quality of life. Board-certified physiatrist Daniel Nemeth, MD and his team devise comprehensive physical medicine treatment programs to help patients ages 13 and up eliminate pain and get their lives back on track, utilizing a diagnostic approach to find the root of the problem.
Job Title: Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Job Purpose: The PA/NP plays a crucial role in helping manage patients’ acute and chronic pain, working to improve their quality of life. He/she helps increase access to care and practice efficiency, while ensuring patients receive comprehensive treatment tailored to their needs.
FLSA Status: Exempt (salary)
Reports to: Dan Nemeth, MD
Supervisory Relationship: None
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients suffering from acute or chronic pain conditions
- Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and the interpretation of diagnostic tests, to identify the underlying causes of pain
- Monitor patients’ progress, making necessary adjustments to treatment plans, ensuring patients receive care aimed at improving their overall well-being
- Conduct health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the patient to make informed choices about health and treatment options
- Review and manage medications and treatment plans to help restore function
- Write thorough medical notes and perform accurate billing
- Review new and/or challenging cases with the treating physician
- Participate in patient review conferences
- Use effective communication to alleviate any patient complaints, concerns, or questions regarding patient care
- Develop and maintain relationships with local physicians, physical therapists, hospitals and other medical providers to ensure continuity of care
- Report to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
- Assist the physician with utilization review, quality assurance, infection control, safety, and other duties as assigned
- Provide consultative direction, as needed, for nursing, radiology and medical assistant staff
- Perform duties to achieve or exceed established service standards.
- Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Signe Spine and Rehab, LLC
- Adhere to the SSR HIPAA Compliance Program, the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct
- Adhere to federal and state laws, rules, regulations and SSR policies and procedures that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reports compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner
Education/Credentials:
- Graduate of an approved and accredited Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or Physician Assistant Master’s Program
- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license to practice in South Carolina
- CPR Certified
- DEA registration with South Carolina
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pain Medicine
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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