Pain Management Physician Assistant South Carolina

Physician AssistantFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Commonwealth Medical Services is thrilled to announce an opening for a Pain Management Physician Assistant in South Carolina. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive pain management solutions to patients suffering from acute and chronic pain conditions. Your expertise will help improve the quality of life for our patients while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of patients with pain conditions, including history-taking and physical examinations.

Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that may include pharmacologic interventions, interventional procedures, and physical rehabilitation therapies.

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary while providing education and guidance for pain management strategies.

  • Perform procedures under supervision, such as joint injections or nerve blocks, as applicable.
  • Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-ups accurately and in a timely manner.

Educate patients and their families on pain management techniques and lifestyle modifications to enhance treatment outcomes.

Participate in team meetings and continuous professional education activities to stay current in the field of pain management.

  • Valid Physician Assistant license in South Carolina.
  • Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent.
  • Experience in pain management or related clinical settings preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

A valid Physician Assistant license in South Carolina and a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent are required. Experience in pain management or related clinical settings is preferred, along with strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPatient EducationCollaborationMedical Documentation

Pain Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pain Management Physician Assistant South Carolina at Commonwealth Medical Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pain Medicine — ranked against 37 active Pain Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Pain Medicine listings

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