Physician Assistant for Pain Management Clinic

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Job Title: Physician Assistant for Pain Management Clinic
Job ID: 4637369208
Employer: Coastal Orthopedics
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Provider Category: Advanced Practice Providers (PA's, APRN's)
Provider Type: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
New Grads OK? No
Description

Physician Assistant for Orthopedics Clinic - Pain Management Dept.

Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine/Pain Management is growing ! We currently have opening(s) for Physician Assistant(s) to work in our state of the art facilities located on the beautiful West Coast of sunny Florida. You'll enjoy year round outdoor activities and have time to enjoy them! Your typical week is Mon-Fri and will consist of two days in Surgery as First Assist and Three days in Clinic seeing patients . We are currently seeking motivated individuals with a minimum two years experience with Orthopedics in a clinic/surgery setting. Experience with Upper Extremities, Total Joint , Hand or Spine is preferred . A focus in one of these specialties or a combination would be a great plus as we offer the full scope of orthopedic specialties including Sports Medicine and progressive Pain Management.

WE OFFER YOU:
• 100% paid medical premium for Associates. Family coverage is available.
• Dental, Vision and Supplemental Life insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Cancer and Short Term Disability Insurance available
• 401k Program -The company contributes 3% to your 401k account even if do not contribute
• (17) days of PTO year one through beginning of 3rd year (continues to increase)
• (3) Paid CME Days & Up to $2500.00 for CME reimbursement
• GENEROUS Weekend Call Pay - approx once every 7-8 weeks
Great place to work - Super people / Awesome doctors !

SCOPE OF POSITION
The Physician Assistant practices medicine under the supervision of a Coastal Pain & Rehabilitation physician and within their scope of practice and in accordance with Florida Laws and specific privileges granted by any hospital that has issued such privileges.
KNOWLEDGE OF JOB
Starred (*) items are to be considered essential functions of this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. *Perform follow-up History and Physical Examination
2. *Perform Clinic Duty for Coastal Patients
Render Treatment to the Coastal Patients in Clinic:
Including but not limited to: Joint and trigger point injections,
Possible Botox injections for migraine headaches
Complete Appropriate Charting:
H&P’s
Progress Notes
Discharges
Medicine & Miscellaneous Orders
1. *Order Appropriate Tests With Supervising Physician Corroboration
Collect and Interpret Lab Tests
X-rays,
MRI’s
Other Diagnostic Tests
1. Suggest Scheduled (II – V) Medications for Patients With Supervising Physician Corroboration
2. Scheduling appropriate procedures
3. Perform Call Duties as Per the Supervising Physician
4. Other Duties as Assigned by Physician and / or Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

A. Education
1. Graduate from accredited ARNP Program

B. Experience
1. One (1) year experience - Recent graduate from accredited ARNP Program may be considered

C. Other Requirements:
1. Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida
2. Pain Management, clinic or hospital setting experience preferred but not required
3. Current CPR Basic Certification
4. Must demonstrate the ability to acquire the necessary skills/functions to perform the job in an acceptable manner within three (3) months