Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantUnder the general supervision of a Medical Doctor, the Physician Assistant is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing and managing patient's pain issues in accordance with the standard of care.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Utilizes a multimodal approach to include but not limited to medication and interventional management, physical therapy and bracing where appropriate.Explains procedures or prescribed treatments to patients along with treatment goals.Interprets medical tests in the context of patient care and explains results to patients.Completes all administrative tasks in a timely manner.Monitors patient's compliance to treatment plan (i.e.: obtaining urine drug screens, where applicable).Adheres to company policies, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy laws.Records complete, timely and legible medical records.Liaises with other medical professionals related to patient care.Keeps up to date with medical developments.Promotes the company's core values.Coordinates with medical assistants, nurses and other medical staff.Ensures all personnel and all patients are treated without limitation because of race, creed, sex or national origin.Collaborates with administrative team to optimize the Clinic functionality.Assists with marketing, as needed.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societiesChecks work e-mail on a regular basis throughout the workday.Participates in and complete all required trainings and in-services.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Must possess and maintain current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state in which services are performed.May be required to possess and maintain a current DEA license, depending on regional requirements.May be required to possess a current ACLS and/or BLS certification, depending on regional requirements.Masters Degree in a related field of study.Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.Must have a proven track record of providing exceptional customer service.Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public.Must be able to work individually as well as within a team.Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.Must be able to work a flexible schedule.Must be able to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail.Must possess strong organization skills.Must be able to problem solve and use reasoning.Must be able to meet predefined quality standards.Must maintain and project a professional attitude and appearance at all time.Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, as well as medical terminology.Must have a compassionate nature with the ability to make patients feel at ease.All staff are expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.Preferred Qualifications:One (1) year of prior experience working in a Pain Management practice.One (1) year of prior experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).One (1) year of experience performing in-office procedures.Driving/Travel:The employee must have reliable transportation. May be required to travel up to 100%. While the primary workplace may be closest to the employee's home, work assignments could be in any of the Company's locations.