Pain Management Physician Assistant

OrthoNY is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pain Management Physician Assistant to join our team of orthopedic specialists at our Pain Management Clinics - Albany, Clifton Park and Schenectady. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the quality of life of our diverse patient community.

Clinic locations: Albany, Clifton Park and Schenectady

General Description

The Pain Management Physician Assistant is responsible for examining patients, diagnosing injuries, and providing treatment. As a Pain Management Physician Assistant in our practice, you will have the chance to work collaboratively, provide top-quality care to our diverse patient population and contribute to innovative pain management solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Triage new, follow up and emergency patients, formulate treatment plans based on diagnosis and confer with supervising physician as needed, do pre-procedure H&Ps and complete dictation for file;
• Order and review diagnostic tests (i. e., labs, X-rays);
• Order, prescribe, dispense, and administer medication, orthotics and other as applicable;
• Perform procedures such as injections, aspirations, case/splint applications and removals;
• Answer patient questions regarding post-op care, medications, and support staff questions to work as a team;
• Completion of all dictation within 48 hours of seeing a patient in the office setting.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as needed/assigned

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with a valid NYS state licensure required;
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. 1 to 3 years of experience preferred;
• Orthopedic experience strongly preferred;
• Proficiency with computers and computer systems, specifically electronic medical records systems, is required;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Other Information

• This position requires periodic travel to and between practice locations and related companies, as needed and required.
• Salary is based on years of experience