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Physician Assistant
Per-Diem
Responsibilities:
- Participates in daily patient rounds for patients on the Perioperative Pain Service.
- Performs preoperative consults on patients with chronic pain conditions, including long-term opioid use or history of substance use disorder
- Provides health care, teaching, counseling and treatment to patients, including assessments of patients' medical, pharmacological and psychosocial needs.
- Monitors and evaluates the patient's treatment and health care plan for effectiveness and modifies as necessary.
- Coordinates admission and discharge for pain management inpatients, including obtaining relevant information regarding medication and ensuring that appropriate discharge prescriptions and follow up appointments are made.
- Assists the supervising physician in coordinating management plan.
- Documents all assessments, findings, progress and care provided in the electronic medical record.
- Refers relevant clinical issues to the supervising physician.
- Works collaboratively with all nursing and hospital staff and other hospital staff as required.
- Educates nursing staff on uses related to pain management, including distribution of articles and education materials of interest.
- Adheres to all practice standards outlined by Hospital Administration and governing regulatory bodies.
Qualifications
Department Requirements:
- Displays a positive attitude toward work assignments, performance feedback, and interactions with co-workers, patients, families, and visitors.
- Willingly adheres to Department and Hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintains computer literacy, including proficiency in Outlook email and E-learning.
- Attends Department meetings regularly and punctually.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
- Graduate of CAAHEP accredited Physician Assistant Training Program
- Current New York State registration
- BLS certification
- Current NCCPA and PANRE Certificate and continuing education and timely recertification as required
- Current Infection Control Certificate
- Prior pain management experience preferred
Working Conditions: Physical Requirements
Physical: Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
Environmental: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.
Hazards: OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials
Other Requirements
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Pay Range - Minimum
USD $85.00/Hr.
Pay Range - Maximum
USD $85.00/Hr.