Anesthesia Pain Clinic PA
About The Position
The Physician Associate in the Department of Anesthesia evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients with chronic pain conditions. The role works closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans intended to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance quality of life. Care may include medication management, physical therapy, behavioral health strategies, lifestyle modifications, and interventional pain management services. The Physician Associate monitors progress and treatment effectiveness, provides follow-up care for patients undergoing interventional pain procedures, and educates patients and families about pain conditions, treatment options, medication safety, and self-management. The role also documents care in the electronic health record, collaborates across disciplines, and participates in quality improvement and the continued growth of the Pain Management program. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited PA educational program and obtain certification by the NCCPA, in compliance with Iowa Board of Physician Associate Examiners registration and licensure requirements.
- Licensed as a PA in the state of Iowa.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association, obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with controlled substance management and chronic disease care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including history, physical examinations, pain assessments, and review of diagnostic studies.
- Diagnose and manage chronic pain conditions using evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that may include medication management, physical therapy, behavioral health strategies, lifestyle modifications, and interventional pain management services.
- Prescribe and manage opioid and non-opioid medications in accordance with applicable regulations and best practices.
- Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and adjust care plans to optimize outcomes.
- Provide follow-up care for patients undergoing interventional pain procedures.
- Conduct opioid risk assessments and oversee appropriate monitoring and compliance measures.
- Educate patients and their families regarding pain conditions, treatment options, medication safety, and self-management strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, behavioral health providers, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the Pain Management program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
