Physician Assistant

South Lake Pain Institute is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Our newest clinician will work alongside a team of two Board Certified Pain Management Physicians and one experience Physician Assistant. The candidate must have an interest in assisting with the treatment of patients with chronic pain. The provider will work under the supervision of both physicians.

The candidate should possess the following qualities and skills: good bedside manner, an empathetic and cooperative disposition, good clinical skills and fund of knowledge.

Job duties will include the Assessment of patients with different types of pain by performing interviews, physical examination, and documentation of patients' services on the electronic medical record. Performs trigger point injections,, and joint injections (knees and shoulders) if deemed appropriate by the attending physician. Order appropriate necessary lab work, imaging studies, and consultations to help with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with the attending physician as indicated. Assists the attending staff in the collection of data to determine the effectiveness of the treatment offered at the pain management clinic in order to improve the quality of care. Discusses and explains to patients, results of diagnostic tests ordered and the goals of the treatment plan. Refills non controlled pain medications and provide continuity of care. Refills controlled pain medications on a limited basis and in compliance with Federal and Florida law and client policies. Earns CME credits related to pain management at least once a year and fulfills the requirements of the PA licensure body. Assist the attending physician in educating the patients about different pain treatment options. Perform an appropriate history and physical examination in preparation for scheduling the patient for interventional pain treatment as determined by the attending physician. Assists the attending physician and nursing staff in the follow up of intrathecal pump patients seen for refills of the pump. Assists the attending physician to prepare the patient in the procedure area Treating and managing new/ existing chronic pain patients with specific treatment plans Establishing positive rapport with patients and encouraging healthy habits depending on current health status Perform in-depth physical examinations and wound checks, administer in-office injections under ultrasound, remove post-op sutures and staples as needed. Prepare, modify, update and maintain patient records via EHR/EMR program Evaluate and order interventional procedures based on patient need Provide answers/ recommendations to questions recorded in EMR (from patients, medical professionals, insurances, etc) Assists the attending physician to incorporate physiatry, psychiatry/psychology, orthopedic and addiction disciplines in the treatment plan of the chronic pain patient. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with client policies and procedures, including infection control. Maintains a respectful and professional relationship with the clinical and administrative staff in order to foster a collaborative environment to improve the quality of the care provided to the patients.

Maintains PA certification through the National Commission of Physician Assistants. Educator or other equivalent certification Experience with electronic medical record Five or more years as a Physician Assistant Must be board-certified Education: Master's (Required) License: Florida medical license (Preferred) DEA (Preferred) Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday; hours may vary between 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Benefits: Paid time off, 401K, and a competitive salary.