Description:
SUMMARY: Pain Management clinic is looking to hire a Physician Assistant in West Columbia, and willing to travel to other SC locations as needed. Under the direction of a physician, applies and modifies the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide primary patient care; performs physical examinations and compiles patient medical data.
*This position is Direct Hire only.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtains patients’ medical histories and performs physical examinations; documents all findings/information.
- Orders, reads, and evaluates laboratory reports and radiology studies.
- Performs therapeutic procedures as allowed within scope of practice including but not limited to immunizations, wound care, and injections.
- Charts all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures; writes orders and records progress notes that will be reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician.
- Communicates and works with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high quality medical treatment and patient service.
- Assists management in identifying, analyzing, and resolving work problems.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures and suggests improvements.
- Performs daily rounds as required and documents patient care orders.
- Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy
- Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities.
- Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.
- Applies safety principles as identified by established policy.
- Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
- Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Travel to satellite offices may be required
Salary negotiable based on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday, no weekends
Benefits:
- 401(K)
- 401(K) Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Group and Voluntary Life
- Disability Insurance
- PTO
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program and licensed by state medical board.
- Current DEA license.
- Current BLS/ACLS license.
- Two to four years related experience or equivalent.
- Pain management experience required.
- Possesses the visual, auditory, verbal, and olfactory processes required to assess, monitor, and care for patients.
- Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
- Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
- Strong charting/documentation skills.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Bilingual skills a plus.
Compensation details: 90000-140000 Yearly Salary
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