Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Physician Assistant Job OverviewResponsibilities

• Provide primary care medical (pain management) services typically performed by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, under the supervision of a physician.
• Provide acute and chronic care in clinics, long-term care facilities, and hospitals, including assessing and managing patients following established standards and practices.
• Assist other clinic locations as needed for staffing coverage
• Examine new patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Perform follow-up appointments for pain management patients.
• Administer and/or order diagnostic tests and laboratory tests. Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options.
• Perform the following injections: intra-articular, trigger-point, tendonitis, bursitis
• Manage and refill intrathecal pain pumps
• Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about the management and treatment of patients.
• Make sure the patients follow their treatment plans, including compliance with tests and other treatment recommendations.
• Obtain, compile ,and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes ,and results of physical examination.
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens. Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients with critical conditions.
• Prescribe therapy or medication.
• Visit and treat patients at long-term care facilities/hospitals as assigned, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to the primary physician.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license with relevant certifications.
• Experience in primary care, urgent care, or specialty areas such as gastroenterology or geriatrics is preferred. (Emergency medicine, urgent care ,or orthopedics is preferred)
• Proficiency in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding and CPT coding practices is advantageous.
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms and remote patient monitoring technologies.
• Strong clinical skills in areas including but not limited to acute care, pediatrics, geriatrics, behavioral health, pain management, and emergency medicine.
• Experience with procedures such as suturing, catheterization, phlebotomy, and airway management is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to NCQA standards for quality care delivery. We encourage qualified candidates who are passionate about improving patient health outcomes to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant within our organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person