Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

National Spine and Pain Centers•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care to acute and chronic pain patients. Under a physician's supervision, the PA provides a broad range of medical services, including patient assessment, education, follow-up visits, and medication management. The position works in a fast-paced clinical office environment and includes patient care, administrative duties, and travel company-wide as needed.

Requirements

An active and valid practitioner license.
A completed master's degree from an accredited graduate school program and current NCCPA certification.
Possession of, or eligibility to be granted, a valid license, DEA, and NPI in the state of practice.
Current CPR, BLS, and ACLS certifications.
Excellent patient-care skills and awareness of the legal implications of work and communications in healthcare.
Knowledge of business and healthcare operations and best-practice standards, preferably in specialty care.
Knowledge of EMR and/or electronic practice management systems and technologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment while demonstrating resourcefulness and proactivity.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with acute attention to detail.
Ability to provide outstanding customer service through effective, professional communication with a diverse population.
Ability to travel company-wide as necessary.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license, as needed.
Ability to regularly push, pull, lift, and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Centricity and Modernizing Medicine EMR or electronic practice management systems.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient medical histories and conduct physical examinations for patients assigned by the supervising physician.
Conduct follow-up visits independently and in accordance with the organization's Incident II guidelines.
Update patient records and verify their accuracy during each appointment.
Analyze test data to determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options.
Develop medical care plans under physician supervision, recommend treatment options, and periodically assess patient needs and responses to treatment.
Deliver quality care while meeting company productivity metrics.
Educate and support patients by providing ongoing care information, counseling, and guidance.
Support medical emergencies by following drug protocols, administering first aid, and using emergency equipment effectively.
Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment by following infection-control regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintain applicable licensure and comply with legal and professional requirements; monitor legislation and advise management of needed actions.
Perform administrative duties as needed, including maintaining logs and assisting with patient paperwork.
Comply with applicable federal and state regulations, NSPC policies and procedures, the NSPC Code of Conduct, the NSPC Employee Handbook, healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse laws, and OSHA and HIPAA privacy rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.