Physician Assistant; Pain Management

Physician Assistant (Pain Management) at Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute has served the orthopedic needs of northwest Indiana since 1968 with state‑of‑the‑art facilities. Our team delivers compassionate care that keeps patients moving and enjoying life.

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments via observation and examination
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic treatment modalities
• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests as needed
• Implement interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability
• Assess and revise care plans based on physician recommendations and patient changes
• Consult with other staff regarding referrals, follow‑ups, and transfer of care
• Educate patient and family by providing educational tools and resources to aid in decision making
• Participate in professional development activities and attend seminars as needed
• Exercise initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision making to achieve medical objectives
• Assist physician in orthopedic surgery
• Conduct rounds at hospitals on ER and post‑operative patients as directed by physician
• Other duties as assigned

• Acute and chronic care protocols, medication administration, and physical care following treatment plan
• Assessment of patient health and measurement/recording of physiologic indices
• Health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurement

• Analyze situations and solve problems
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving
• Ethical reasoning and decision making
• Strong attention to detail
• Receptive and responsive to feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency
• Maintain patient confidentiality

Master’s in PA studies from an Accredited University

Minimum of 2 years Physician Assistant or Orthopedic experience

• Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Current CPR Certification

May be required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, work longer than eight‑hour shifts, and both day/evening shifts. Hand dexterity, ability to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs. Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, focus. Reasonable accommodation can be made for disabilities.

Office environment with frequent personal and telephone contact with patients and other departments. Work may be stressful. Constant interaction with injured and sick people.

All employees must comply with the organization’s policies and procedures, adhere to the Code of Conduct, complete required compliance training modules, and report non‑compliance observations.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Medical Practices