Pain Management Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Description

In conjunction with the Star Valley Health mission, vision and values this position will be crucial with direct patient care. Perform daily patient care tasks in a clinic setting. This is an at-will position.

Job Duties

Perform direct patient care in a positive and professional manner under the supervision of Primary Care Provider

Take and review medical histories to assess the patients’ needs

Examine and treat patients in the clinic

Order and interpret tests as needed to diagnose further treatment

Treat injuries, assist in emergency room as needed for orthopedic related cases

Educate and counsel patients and family as to current situation, developing and implementing a treatment plan

Participate in a rotating on-call schedule

Utilize EPIC (EMR) to track patients records

Supervise support staff

Attend appropriate meetings

Perform other duties as needed and assigned

Requirements

Requirements

Abilities & Skills:

Perform examinations using standard medical procedures

Make administrative and procedural decisions

Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise

Proficient oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Maintain skills through training provided as well as self-study

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate effectively, and demonstration of sensitivity to patients, visitors and staff

Comply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations as well as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters

Excellent organization and prioritization aptitude

Moderate physical activity including standing, walking, pushing, bending and reaching throughout the work day

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment

Ability to use an Electronic Medical Record

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $140,000.00 per year