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
Active DEA license without restrictions
Willingness to work in San Jose, 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
Document patient care services on the same day as service
Benefits
Medical
401k
Paid Leave
Others
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.
