Job Description
OrthoNY is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pain Management Physician Assistant. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the quality of life of our diverse patient community.
General Description
The Pain Management Physician Assistant is responsible for examining patients, diagnosing injuries, and providing treatment. As a Pain Management Physician Assistant in our practice, you will have the chance to work collaboratively, provide top-quality care to our diverse patient population and contribute to innovative pain management solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Triage new, follow up and emergency patients, formulate treatment plans based on diagnosis and confer with supervising physician as needed, do pre-procedure H&Ps and complete dictation for file;
- Order and review diagnostic tests (i.e., labs, X-rays);
- Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medication, orthotics and other as applicable;
- Perform procedures such as injections, aspirations, case/splint applications and removals;
- Answer patient questions regarding post-op care, medications, and support staff questions to work as a team;
- Completion of all dictation within 48 hours of seeing a patient in the office setting.
- Carry out other duties and responsibilities as needed/assigned
Qualifications
- Advanced degree with a valid NYS state licensure required;
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. 1 to 3 years of experience preferred;
- Orthopedic experience strongly preferred;
- Proficiency with computers and computer systems, specifically electronic medical records systems, is required;
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Other Information
- This position requires periodic travel to and between practice locations and related companies, as needed and required.
- Salary is based on years of experience