Physician Assistant needed in NW Indiana
Munster, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Pain Management
Salary
$95,000
– $120,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
8840 Calumet Ave, Munster, Indiana, 46321, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/16/24
Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists is a busy, well-respected, successful Interventional Spine & Pain Management practice. We are looking for a motivated Physician Assistant that is interested in being a vital part of our team. Our practice is one of the largest Interventional Spine & Pain Management practices in the area (just 30 minutes from Chicago), providing comprehensive interventional pain management services to its patients. We are primarily interventional, and we are comfortable with ALL the newer technologies. We require an Indiana License, and would like to have someone that has experience working with busy and caring physicians. Our physicians work in 4 locations in Northwest Indiana (Lake and Porter counties) so travel to these locations is required.
Close collaboration with the doctors is common, and easy text and phone contact is encouraged for patient-related issues. The doctors have a pleasant, respectful relationship with our extenders as evidenced by our prior NPs having been with us for 10-18 years.
Close collaboration with the doctors is common, and easy text and phone contact is encouraged for patient-related issues. The doctors have a pleasant, respectful relationship with our extenders as evidenced by our prior NPs having been with us for 10-18 years.
Job Responsibilities
Assesses test/lab data on patients to establish a record of the patient's current health status and develops a working diagnosis and treatment plan with direct review by a physician.
Performs routine procedures, such as joint and trigger point injections, orders specific pain management therapies (epidurals, spinal injections, neuromodulation therapies, etc.),
Working independently but collaborating with physicians, evaluating follow-up patients and discussing treatment plans, working closely with clinic staff to provide the best medical care for our patients, prescribing medications, and actively monitoring these medications. However, our use of opioids is very limited and discouraged. Evaluating patients for their appropriateness for procedures and surgeries for their chronic pain. All of the above will be taught to you so that you will become comfortable within 3-6 months with independently managing patients.
Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a clinical environment
Certification as a physician Assistant (preferred)
Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred
Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of Indiana
Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of the Medical Leader.
Strong computer skills with knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software
Training skills a plus Demonstrated problem-solving and workflow management skills
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
Working Hours
No Weekends
Skills
Certification as a Physician Assistant from the state of Indiana
If licensed in Indiana must have a controlled substances registration certification and comfortable in writing class II to V controlled substances required
ACL/BLs certified
Clinical Experience
Up to date CME Credits