Physician Assistant; PA - Integrative Pain Clinic - TMC

Physician Assistant (PA) - Integrative Pain Clinic - TMC

Job Category:
Professional

Schedule:

Full time

Shift: 1 - Day Shift

The TMC Integrative Pain Center provides highly specialized treatment for both acute and chronic pain. Each patient receives individualized care with compassion and respect by highly skilled staff and providers. We are looking for a team member who is experienced and has a passion for pain care.

Hours can vary, but 4-10's or 5-8's will work for this role.

Assists the physicians in the management of patients. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the supervision of the physician. Works closely with and assists the physician in providing quality, efficient, ongoing, cost-effective care in-patient, out-patient, and within the designated departmental setting under the direction of the supervising physician.

Examine patients, prescribe medicine, and order diagnostic tests.

Assists in discharge or chronic planning and patient education regarding expectations for recovery and illness.

Orders labs and x-rays per protocol and ensures the results are viewed and acted on under the guidance of the physician.

Completes physical exam, including past history, major medical intervention, medication history, and pertinent family history.

May perform urgent procedures including intravenous or arterial line placement, chest tube placement and bronchoscopy in an emergency situation and after contacting attending physician.

Reviews all scheduled patients on a weekly basis with the physicians or surgeons to ensure completeness of evaluation.

Performs history and physical exam on any direct admission or transfer when no resident is available.

Documents each patient visit including findings, outcomes, and course of treatment.

Dictates history and physical according to TMC standards of time and format.

Documents medical information as provided by reference source and physician.

Confers with supervising physician regarding difficult and complex issues of patient care.

Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Assists the surgeons in the management of general surgical patients, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the supervision of the surgeon. Works closely with and assists surgeon in providing quality, efficient, ongoing, cost-effective care in-patient, out-patient, and within the operating room setting under the direction of the supervising physician. Serves as first or second assistant to the surgeon in the operating room involving opening and closing, and other procedures which require assistance, such as suctioning, tying, stapling or suturing.

Prepares radiology imaging in the room at the start of the procedure, operates imaging system and cameras to provide adequate visualization of the operative field for the surgeon procedures. Completes daily rounds on all patients including physical exam, review of labs and medications with written documentation. Orders daily labs and chest x-rays per protocol and ensures the results are viewed and acted on under the guidance of the supervising surgeon.

Provides care as appropriate to rheumatology patients in an ambulatory out-patient setting with the oversight of the physician. Assists rheumatologist in the management of general rheumatology patients, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the supervision of the physician. Works closely with and assists the physician in providing quality, efficient, ongoing, cost-effective care in-patient and out-patient, under the direction of the supervising physician.

Completes follow-up visits, and coordination care for adult rheumatology patients in an outpatient setting under supervision of an established rheumatologist. Assists rheumatologist with small office procedures, joint and bursa injections. Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development and other continuing education.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Nursing, completion of an…