PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT or NURSE PRACTITIONER (Interventional Pain Management)

Joseph Spine Institute•Tampa, FL

2d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner evaluates and treats patients for pain related to spine conditions and sports injuries under the direction of the interventional pain management physician. No narcotic pain management is involved. This position supports Dr. Ron Chatterjee, who is part of the medical team for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and works with a broad range of orthopaedic and sports medicine cases. This position is subject to PTO blackout the last ten (10) business days of December each year.

Requirements

NCCPA Certification with unencumbered medical license from Florida Board of Medicine (for Physician Assistants)
Completion of a two-year accredited Physician Assistant program (two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program (for Physician Assistants)
State accreditation based on certifying exam (for Physician Assistants)
ANCC National Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care or Orthopedics (for Nurse Practitioners)
Current, unencumbered Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the State of Florida (for Nurse Practitioners)
Graduate of an accredited NP Program (Master’s or Doctoral degree) (for Nurse Practitioners)
Maintains active licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements for all affiliated facilities
Excellent interpersonal skills, willingness to learn, and commitment to patient care and best outcomes
Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatments
Ability to effectively understand, follow, and communicate oral and written instructions in English.
Must read, write, and speak English fluently to ensure clear work-related communication and patient safety

Nice To Haves

Supports Dr. Ron Chatterjee, who is part of the medical team for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Works with a broad range of orthopaedic and sports medicine cases

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients with spine or sports injury pain under the supervision of the attending orthopedic interventional pain management physician.
Gathers patient history and performs physical exams for interventional pain management patients.
Reviews charts, diagnostic studies, procedures, and consultations commonly required in the assessment of orthopedic interventional pain management patients including but not limited to: Pain and functional assessments and interpreting radiology studies including X-Rays, MRIs, and CT scans of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
Formulates treatment plans to help patients alleviate pain and maintain functional independence.
Communicates effectively with Physician and clinical staff regarding patient management.
Orders appropriate non-narcotic medications, imaging, therapy, and orders for pain management and related treatments.
Refers patients as needed to appropriate settings such as hospital emergency rooms and other outpatient practices.
Performs joint and trigger point injections.
Focuses on non-operative and non-narcotic management of pain for patients through rehabilitation, therapy, and appropriate interventional procedures.
Collaborates with Scribes and Physician Support Specialists to accomplish limited administrative tasks such as obtaining documentation and/or medical records.