Summary & Objective

Below is a summary and overall objectives of the job. This section describes the primary purpose of the position.

Essential Functions

Below is a list of the essential functions of the job truly necessary or required to perform the job, other duties as assigned may be required.

• Assesses patient health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care plans
• Meets with new patients; obtain and update patient history and monitor ongoing treatment
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient concerns, providing guidance as needed
• Provide acute and chronic pain care, including taking histories, monitoring therapies, giving injections and providing post-operative care
• Documents patient information and care provided in the patient record
• Educate patients and families as appropriate
• Provides continuity of care
• Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, client, staff, and organizational data

Education

The following formal education is required and/or preferred or for the job.

Required:

• Masters Degree or Equivalent

Certificates/Licenses:

• Maintains PA certification through the National Commission of Physician Assistants
• Must be licensed to practice as a physician assistant in the State of Arizona
• Earns CME credits related to pain management at least once a year and fulfills the requirements of the Arizona Board of Physician Assistants
• Current DEA number for Schedule II-IV Controlled Substances.
• Current BCLS Certification.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• Prior pain management, orthopedic or neurosurgical experience preferred •Active in professional organizations and maintain CME

Experience & Skills

Below is the list of required and/or preferred experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job.

• Excellent oral, written & telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation
• Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties
• Maintains effective working relationships with physicians, administration and other staff members
• Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times.

Physical Demands

Below is a list of the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting, driving, general office activities, manual dexterity, and vision and the number of hours required to perform the task.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds at times.

Please note, this job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.