Job Description
*An exciting opportunity exists for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Pain Management experience to join our expanding Medical Group in Corpus Christi.*
*SUMMARY: *Provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population.
*Duties and Responsibilities:*
* Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
* Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
* Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
* Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of support staff as required.
* Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
* As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
*Minimum Job Requirements:*
* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
* Current PA-C or NP license in the State of Texas *(Active) or*
* CPR and ACLS certified.
* DEA Registration *(Active).*
* 2+ years Pain Management experience or related field.
*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:*
* Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
* Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
* Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
* Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
* Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
* Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
* Spanish speaking is a plus.
*Working conditions and Physical Effort:*
* Moderate physical activity.
* Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
*Compensation and Benefits:*
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including, medical/dental/vision insurance, STD, LTD and 401(k).
*Spindletop Pain Management & Tricity Pain Associates P.A. are an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Pain Medicine
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
* Corpus Christi, TX 78414 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Corpus Christi, TX 78414: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Relocation, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,