Job description

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****Looking for candidates that don't require relocation****

Looking for an amazing Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our clinic! Working in two clinics near Salinas, California. Salary range $145,000.00 to $170,000.00 per year based on experience.* New grads are encouraged to apply.*

GENERAL SUMMARY: In this position, you will work with our team of expert physicians in the diagnosis, management and treatment of chronic pain and work-related injuries. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant is responsible for the assessment and treatment of selected patients in the designated service. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant performs physical examinations, confers with patients in person and by phone/electronically, collaborates with others in the department to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. The Nurse Practitioner may see 20 to 25 patients a day, and 3 to 5 new patients a day depending on supervisory delegation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Practices under the standard procedure established for the Physician Assistant role consistent with company policy and in accordance with requirement set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Conducts age appropriate assessments of patients, including history taking and physical examination consistent with department protocol. Sees follow ups and new patient consults in coordination with supervising physician. Performs in office injections including but not limited to trigger point injections, knee, shoulder and bursa injections. Evaluates patients for need for interventional procedures, including but not limited to epidural injections, facet injections, steroid joint injections, spinal cord stimulator. Manage patient medication needs, including controlled substances while monitoring for any aberrant behavior by monitoring Urine Toxicology Tests and state CURES/PDMP records. Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, patient/family education, family involvement, and patient advocacy. Consults with supervising physician or other clinicians as dictated by patient need and assessment findings. Reviews medical record for follow up or ordering of diagnostic studies under established protocols. Establishes and maintains communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members. Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by the institution. - performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Master of Physician Assistant or Masters in Nurse Practitioner. New graduate must pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Must remain compliant with state licensing credentialing. Current California PA License Current BLS with AED required. Must have an NPI and meet Medicare requirements for PTAN (Provider Transaction Account Number). Current DEA license and ability to prescribe schedule II medications.

****Looking for candidates that don't require relocation****

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $145,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Occupational Medicine
• Pain Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or PA-C (Preferred)
• PA-C or Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
• California license (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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