🩺 Pain Management Physician Assistant | Grangeville, ID
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care with a primary focus on chronic pain management in Grangeville, ID.
The provider will diagnose, treat, consult & follow up with patients while working collaboratively with a supervising physician and multidisciplinary clinical team.
The position emphasizes continuity of care, patient education, chronic disease management, care coordination & participation in quality improvement initiatives.
Job Responsibilities
• Primarily manage patients with chronic pain
• Conduct patient evaluations & develop appropriate treatment plans
• Provide follow up & continuity of care
• Address disease prevention & health promotion needs
• Educate patients & families regarding medical conditions, medications & preventive care
• Lead & collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Coordinate care & community resources for patients with complex medical needs
• Participate in case management & quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain timely & accurate patient documentation in the EHR
• Support appropriate medical records & billing procedures
• Assist with development & revision of clinical procedures when needed
• Stay current with clinical knowledge through professional education & training
• Provide direction to clinical staff regarding patient care & communication
• Attend Medical Staff meetings
• Participate in Medical Staff committees & peer review
• Provide community education when requested
• Participate in performance improvement & quality initiatives
• Maintain EHR competency required for patient care
Qualifications
• Current BLS certification required
• Current unrestricted DEA certificate
• Controlled Substance Certificate from the Idaho Board of Pharmacy
• ACLS certification preferred
• Must maintain applicable medical staff privileges
• Strong clinical assessment & patient management skills
• Excellent communication & teamwork abilities
Working Hours
Skills
• Patient Assessment
• Diagnosis & Treatment
• Chronic Disease Management
• Patient Education
• Care Coordination
• EHR Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• Team Collaboration
• Preventive Care