Job Information
OrthoNY Pain Management Physician Assistant in Saratoga Springs, New York
Division/Department
OrthoNY/Clinical
Location:
Malta/Saratoga Springs/Glens Falls
Job Title:
Pain Management Physician Assistant
Reports to:
Senior Director of Operations
Type of position:
☒Full Time
FLSA Status:
☒ Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Pain Management Physician Assistant is responsible for examining patients, diagnosing injuries, and providing treatment. As a Pain Management Physician Assistant in our practice, you will have the chance to work collaboratively, provide top-quality care to our diverse patient population and contribute to innovative pain management solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
Triage new, follow up and emergency patients, formulate treatment plans based on diagnosis and confer with supervising physician as needed, do pre-procedure H&Ps and complete dictation for file;
Order and review diagnostic tests (i.e., labs, X-rays);
Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medication, orthotics and other as applicable;
Perform procedures such as injections, aspirations, case/splint applications and removals;
Answer patient questions regarding post-op care, medications, and support staff questions to work as a team;
Completion of all dictation within 48 hours of seeing a patient in the office setting.
Carry out other duties and responsibilities as needed/assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:
Advanced degree with state licensure required;
1 to 3 years of experience in Pain Management preferred;
Orthopedic experience preferred;
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply;
Proficiency with computers and computer systems, specifically electronic medical records systems, is required;
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
OTHER INFORMATION
This is an “in office” position in a safe work environment
This is an exempt position, and hours are 8am-6pm including time to respond to Nurseline tasks
This position requires travel between offices and hospitals;
Positions are available in Malta, Saratoga and Glens Falls