At least 3 years of experience in pain management or relevant specialties.
Experience with workers' compensation patients is highly preferred.
Preference for candidates with procedural skills.
Current California Physician Assistant license required.
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program and certified by the appropriate body.
Active DEA license without restrictions.
Willingness to work in Oakland, CA.
Responsibilities
Promote and maintain patient health by providing medical services under physician supervision.
Collaborate with a fellowship-trained pain physician.
Develop long-term care plans while addressing immediate patient needs.
Conduct patient interviews and examinations; review medical histories and outside studies.
Treat diverse patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and pain disorders.
Perform trigger point, joint, nerve, and soft tissue injections.
Interpret X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and other imaging studies.
Document patient care services on the same day as the service.
Benefits
Medical insurance coverage.
401k retirement plan.
Paid leave for personal time.
Additional unspecified benefits.
Full Job Description
Physician Assistant
Pain Management Physician Assistant
Compensation: $190,000 per year
Overview: Nexus HR is seeking a Physician Assistant for a reputable pain management specialty clinic in San Mateo, CA. The ideal candidate must have a current California Physician Assistant license and an established experience in pain management.
About the Job
Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
Duties and Responsibilities
Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
Work under the direction of a fellowship-trained pain physician.
Consider and work toward a long-term plan for each patient while attending to immediate, visit-specific needs.
Interview and examine patients; review outside studies and medical histories.
Treating a wide variety of patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and pain disorders,
Performing trigger point, joint, nerve, and soft tissue injections.
Reading X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and other imaging.
Document patient care services on the day of service.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of experience in pain management or any relevant specialties
Experience with workers' comp patients is highly preferred
Preference towards procedures is a plus
Must have a current California license, graduate from an approved Physician Assistant Program, and be certified by the appropriate credentialing body.
