Pain Management Physician Assistant - South Carolina

Pain Management Physician Assistant

Position Summary

The Pain Management Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic pain conditions. Working collaboratively with pain management physicians and the multidisciplinary care team, the PA evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assists with procedures, and supports ongoing pain management across outpatient and procedural settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pain assessments, including medical history and physical examinations

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute, chronic, and complex pain conditions

• Develop and implement individualized pain management treatment plans under physician supervision

• Assist with interventional pain procedures as appropriate (e.g., injections, nerve blocks, ablations)

• Provide medication management in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements

• Order, interpret, and document diagnostic studies, imaging, and laboratory tests

• Monitor treatment response and adjust care plans as needed

• Educate patients and families on pain conditions, treatment options, risks, and expectations

• Coordinate care with physical therapy, behavioral health, primary care, and specialty providers

• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record

• Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and patient safety initiatives

Patient Population

• Adult patients with musculoskeletal, neuropathic, post-surgical, and degenerative pain conditions

• May include spine-related pain, joint pain, headaches, and chronic regional pain syndromes

Schedule

• Primarily outpatient, day shift

• No overnight shifts; minimal call depending on practice needs

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Current national certification as a Physician Assistant

• Active or eligible state licensure

• BLS certification required

• Prior experience in pain management, orthopedics, PM&R, neurology, or primary care preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills

• Knowledge of multimodal and evidence-based pain management strategies

• Ability to manage controlled substances responsibly and in compliance with regulations

• Excellent communication and patient counseling skills

• Strong organizational and documentation abilities

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinic and procedural suite settings

• Requires standing, walking, and assisting with procedures

• Emphasis on regulatory compliance and patient safety