Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity exists for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Pain Management experience to join our expanding Medical Group in the San Antonio area.
SUMMARY: Provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of support staff as required.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
- Current PA-C or NP license in the State of Texas (Active) or
- CPR and ACLS certified.
- DEA Registration (Active).
- 2+ years Pain Management experience or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
- Spanish speaking is a plus.
Working conditions and Physical Effort:
- Moderate physical activity.
- Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including, medical/dental/vision insurance, STD, LTD and 401(k).
Spindletop Pain Management & Tricity Pain Associates P.A. are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pain Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person