Full Job Description
We are looking for a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to support Dr. Gilthorpe in the outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ ongoing pain and response to treatment.
- Administer ketorolac &/or steroid injections when appropriate.
- Issue appropriate prescriptions.
- Monitor labs and patient compliance.
- Assess post-op wounds.
- Refer for physical therapy and psychotherapy when appropriate.
- Refer for specialist care, such as neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and psychiatry.
- Inform physician about any problems that might arise.
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
- Comply strictly with medical guidelines, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
Dr. Gilthorpe is a double board certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain physician who specializes in minimally invasive surgeries, procedures, injections, and medication management for patients with acute and chronic, non-malignant and cancer-related pain.
Please refer to our website for a more complete description of the practice: www.BetterLifeHouston.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
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