Pain Management Physician Assistant - Mesa, United States - HealthyU Clinics

Description

Job Description

The Pain Management Physician Associate (Physician Assistant) will provide health care services to patients under the direction of a physician. PAs are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine tasks that physicians do and are accountable for their own actions and accountable to their supervising physicians.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.

· Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.

· Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.

· Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.

· Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.

· Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.

· Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

· Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Demonstrated competency dealing with adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Education and Experience:

· Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;

· Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.

· State accreditation based on certifying exam.

· Pain Management Experience

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving.

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

· Frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids.