Pain Management PA - Paradise, CA

Pain Management Physician Assistant

Adventist Health in Paradise, CA is seeking an experienced pain management PA to join our rural health clinic in beautiful Butte County, CA. Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness, and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.

Job Description

• Evaluates and treats patients with a wide spectrum of chronic pain conditions including cancer pain as well as non-cancer pain conditions affecting back, neck, joints, and other musculoskeletal structures as well as peripheral neuropathies including diabetic neuropathy and autoimmune neuropathies to improve their functional capabilities in an outpatient environment. Prescribe opioid and non-opioid therapy while adhering to Federal and California State opioid prescribing guidelines. Also treat patients with opioid use disorders including suboxone therapy. Orders appropriate tests, treatments, and counsels, as needed. Performs complete, detailed, and accurate patient histories. Reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. Orders laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient.

• Completes physical examinations and records pertinent data in acceptable medical forms. Makes medical diagnoses and institutes therapy or patient referrals to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, resources of the community, or other physicians. Obtains and interprets patient data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as needed. Develops and implements action plans for practice changes to enhance patient outcomes in chronic pain.

• Works collaboratively with pain physicians and other advanced practice providers in the practice as well as nursing and ancillary staff. Transcribes and executes specific orders at the direction of the supervising physician. Compiles detailed narrative and case summaries. Works under minimal supervision. Completes forms pertinent to patients' medical records and issues diagnostic orders, which must be signed within a specified time period as defined by hospital guidelines. Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine patient management and treatment. Mentors, develops, inspires, educates, and leads staff members in the patient care setting. Enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness by identifying opportunities to decrease costs, as applicable to the job.

• Provides instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients. Performs or assists with routine medical techniques and procedures.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified PA

• Two years primary care or allied health experience: Preferred

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification: Required

• Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in state of practice: Required

• Board Certified

Compensation Information

Wage Scale: $125,000 - $162,571/year

Total compensation may vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, etc. Compensation may also vary based on productivity after the initial guarantee period.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including but not limited to measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI, and OR), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.