What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Lifekind Health?
The Physician Assistant delivers holistic pain management care to patients of all ages within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include evaluating chronic pain conditions, performing credentialed interventional procedures, and developing individualized treatment plans using both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches. The role also involves educating patients, monitoring treatment outcomes, collaborating closely with medical and complementary providers, and documenting all clinical care in accordance with industry standards.
Location Options Available: Indio, Victorville, or Palm Springs CA
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Rotating 4 days on-4 days off | 10-hour shifts | 8AM-7PM (180 days off per year)
Salary: $140,000- $160,000 per year; Plus Bonus potential!
Job Responsibilities:
• Evaluate and manage chronic pain through individualized, multimodal treatment plans integrating pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and interventional therapies (e.g., joint and trigger point injections).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team—medical providers, chiropractors, acupuncturists, behavioral health clinicians, dietitians, and others—to develop and adjust coordinated care strategies.
• Educate patients on safe pain management practices, including opioid stewardship, alternative therapies, and self-management, while monitoring outcomes to improve function and quality of life.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose conditions, order/interpret diagnostics, prescribe medications within licensure, and complete accurate, timely documentation.
• Apply evidence-based, patient-centered decision-making to support long-term health goals within an interdisciplinary care model.
Qualifications:
• Current California Physician Assistant licensure, Board Certification, and DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in pain management preferred, though strong interest and willingness to develop expertise are welcomed.
• 1 year of PA experience preferred, but training is available for promising candidates.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Lifekind Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or any other protected class, political affiliation or belief.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000