JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: 

1. Assessment of patients with different types of pain by performing interviews, physical examination and documentation of patients' services on the electronic medical record.

2. Performs trigger point injections, Botox injections, bursa and joint injections (knees and shoulders) if deemed appropriate by the attending physician.

3. Order appropriate necessary intervention, lab work, imaging studies and consultations to help with the diagnosis and treatment of patient with the attending physician as indicated.

4. Assists the attending staff in the collection of data to determine the effectiveness of the treatment offered at the pain management clinic in order to improve the quality of care.

5. Discusses and explains to patients, results of diagnostic tests ordered and the goals of the treatment plan.

6. Refills non controlled pain medications and provides continuity of care. Refills controlled pain medications on a limited basis and in compliance with Federal and Florida law and client policies.

7. Earns CME credits related to pain management at least once a year and fulfills the requirements of the PA licensure body.

8. Educating the patients about any clinically appropriate pain treatment options available to the patient. 

9. Perform an appropriate history and physical examination in preparation for scheduling the patient for an interventional pain treatment.

The ideal candidate is someone who is hard working, eager to learn, very dependable, and has ability to multi-task, and lead.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of a Physician assistant program required, license in Florida.
• BLS/CPR certification 
• 3-5 years' work experience preferred, we are willing to train.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English, with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position.
• Able to communicate effectively  in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Able to perform any other tasks as assigned.

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