Physician Assistant Pain Mgmt

Physician Assistant, Pain Management

The Physician Assistant for Pain Management will be a full-time opportunity for a board certified (or eligible) provider to become part of our pain management provider team. Experience in pain management is preferred and open to train new graduates with a serious interest in spine and pain management. The PA will also see follow-up patients for chronic musculoskeletal pain, spine, and post procedure follow up.

The PA provides healthcare services that are typically performed by a physician and are under the scope of practice of that physician. These services are provided by the PA under the supervision of an appropriate physician listed with the Georgia Medical Board.

Under the supervision of a physician, the PA is responsible for the following: conducting comprehensive physical examinations and assessments, providing treatment, ordering diagnostic tests and in some cases may order medications as approved by a physician, developing treatment plans and counseling patients. The PA will clearly and accurately document all assessments, orders, procedures, treatment plans and patient education/counseling in Health connect.

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia's largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 700 physicians and 300 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to Kaiser Permanente members. Our focus is on long-term health, effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Care is delivered across 40+ specialties at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around-the-clock care at some of the area's top hospitals. We invite applications for a nurse practitioner in pain management for our Southwood Medical Office in Jonesboro, GA.

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What you can expect:

• Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychological situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examinations.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnosis and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risk.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan.
• Clearly documents assessments, procedures and/or treatment plans in Healthconnect.

Minimum requirements:

• Successful completion of physician assistant certificate program from an accredited college or university. Minimum of bachelor's degree.
• Physician assistant license in the state of Georgia.
• Certification obtained by passing the physician assistant national certifying examination, administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• CPR certification current BLS
• Master's degree preferred
• Demonstrated collaborative/team-oriented work style
• Physician's assistant experience preferred

TSPMG associate practitioners:

• Are committed to providing care of the highest quality
• Practice evidence-based medicine
• Provide excellence in service
• Are honest and ethical and show integrity in their actions
• Demonstrate accountability for their performance
• Dedicated to the success of the team
• Are entrusted to maintaining the affordability of care

We provide you:

• Comprehensive electronic health record (Epic) and AI-assistance to streamline coordinated care
• Competitive compensation which considers an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors
• Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, a pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and generous paid time off
• Complete professional liability coverage, including tail coverage, provided at no cost
• Reimbursement continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities
• Many additional benefits that support your work/life balance

TSPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.