Physician Assistant Pain Management (1099)
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Job Location:
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Established in 1994 NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. Were a dynamic and growing organization offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team where integrity respect accountability and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your lifes best work.
Physician Assistant Pain Management (1099)
Pay rate: $66.00 per hour 1099.
Company: Mike OCallaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) Nellis AFB NV United States.
Education:
Must have a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies degree from a PA educational program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission for the Physician Assistant or its predecessors and acceptable to the Surgeon General USAF is mandatory OR must have successfully completed all education and training requirements leading to and graduated from an accredited national state or military equivalent school (MSN or DNP degree) for Nurse Practitioner (Family and/or Geriatric Specialty).
General knowledge: In addition to the general PA or NP skill set provider should have advanced knowledge of pharmacology and pain management protocols and demonstrate proficiency in performing minor surgical procedures and injections.
Certifications:Shall hold and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications using American Heart Association or client guidelines. Members must present proof of current certification(s) through American Heart Association or client.
Experience: Shall have a minimum of 24 months of experience working as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner within the last 36 months. Previous experience in pain management or related fields is required including knowledge of interventional pain management techniques pharmacotherapy for chronic pain and multimodal pain management strategies. Strongly preferred working knowledge of the military healthcare system including TRICARE health benefits and familiarity with the unique needs of military families.
Board certification: Provider must hold current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Maintenance of required certification is mandatory or must hold a Nurse Practitioner certification from either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Licensure/Registration: Providers must have a permanent full and unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license to practice in a State District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Provide a full range of Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF (e.g. supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose treat and counsel patients as indicated).
- Provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (i.e. acute chronic and minor trauma) and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose prescribe for and treat diseases disorders and injuries and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment.
- May aid in the primary care for a panel of patients at Operational Medicine Clinics (Nellis or Creech).
Duties include:
- Examination of patients formulation differential diagnostic plans defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
- Interpretation of examination findings and test results and implementation of treatment plans.
- Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual re-evaluations positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
- Prescribe in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medications and immunizations.
- Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
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