NP / PA Pain Management Medicine

Pain Medicine Management APP Opportunity

Outpatient

The purpose of the Advanced Provider is to assist the physicians of the practice with medical management, procedures and other direct patient care including diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative care relating to chronic pain.

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners will work under the direct supervision of the practice doctor.

Typical work week hours are :

(3 days) 8am-5pm

Location :

Pain Clinic at East Campus & CMC

There are

no Call

responsibilities or weekend duties

Essential Job Functions :

Perform patient history and physical examinations

Diagnose, treat, and manage and chronic Pain related health problems

Order, and interpret appropriate Radiologic Imaging / laboratory test when needed

Prescribe pain related medications, including controlled substances as delegated in collaborative practice agreement

Provide education to patients and families regarding safety of medications being prescribed

Document assessment, management, and education clearly, concisely, within medical record

Demonstrate strong communication skills with patients and significant others to provide feedback regarding findings and treatment plans

Consult other health care team members in collaboration with physician to meet physician needs, while ensuring continuity of care

Provide phone triage to assess patients needs and conditions and respond appropriately

Coordinate patient care activities with other members of the office, hospital, or community

Refer to appropriate specialist when needed

Demonstrate compliance with documentation and coding requirements

Maintain and update skills and knowledge

Work with all members of the team to achieve patient centered care.

Contribute to scheduled team meetings to discuss / clarify roles, responsibility, processes, and patient issues

Provide care management by communicating with community agencies as appropriate.