Job description

Medical Search International has an urgent opening for a pain management Physician Assistant.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducts new patient assessments/H&Ps, which includes comprehensive MSK exams in office
• Supporting physicians with scheduling, prior authorizations, and maintaining and compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Documents items such as: appropriate chief complaint, all applicable diagnosis, past medical, family, and social history, review of systems, examinations, medications, allergies, assessment, and plans
• Prescribe medications, order tests, and follow up with tests as required.
• Assist on OR Surgical Procedures (suturing, paperwork, IV, and etc)
• IV Infusions
• Experience in clinically assessing patient, takings vitals, and charting in EHR
• Provide education to patients regarding their pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic pain management regimens.
• Conduct follow up visit and/or post procedure calls to ensure patient safety and address any questions or concerns.
• Develop and oversee patient and office policies and procedures to deliver the highest quality of care in a patient focused environment
• Work collaboratively with providers to create a treatment plan based on patient's clinical needs
• Responsible for the coordination of care with primary care providers, specialists, and appropriate ancillary services.
• Completes all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice.
• Perform effectively, as reflected by improved patient quality outcomes, which will be measured and reported daily.
• Facilitates closing gaps in care by educating patients about Pain Mgmt & Wellness
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Active and unrestricted NJ Physician Assistant license.
• Board certified by ANCC or AANP.
• Current and unrestricted DEA & CDS License
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Minimum (2) two years of acute and chronic pain management experience including pain disorders, diagnostic tests, procedures, and medications
• Regenerative Medicine and IV experience a plus
• Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously.
• Access to transportation, a valid driver's license, and car insurance.
• Must be proficient with medical instruments and equipment required by the work.
• Knowledge of EHR & Google Spreadsheets, as well as medical records
• Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with retail and medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community.
• Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Bilingual in Spanish is helpful.
• Experience conducting MSK/Pain Mgmt visits

Benefits:

• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday