Advanced Practitioner (APRN/PA-C)

Medicus Spine & Joint; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicus Spine & Joint in Charleston, SC, seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with expertise in orthopedic and interventional pain management. You will conduct patient evaluations, order tests, and develop treatment plans for chronic pain and injuries, while managing medications and patient education.

The role requires strong communication, ethics, and teamwork, with a commitment to ongoing learning and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Evidence of NP/PA practice in clinic, hospital, ER, or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of primary, acute, and chronic care pathways.
• Familiarity with health regulations affecting patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient examinations and review records.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (lab, X-ray).
• Propose treatments for chronic pain and injuries.
• Prescribe medications and oversee medication management.
• Maintain accurate records and scheduling.
• Educate patients on injuries and treatments.
• Promote healthy practices and patient education.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and research.

Skills

NP/PA experience

Communication skills

Ethics and professionalism

Team collaboration

Continuing education

Spinal pathology knowledge

Medication management

MRI review

Job description

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in Orthopedic and Interventional Pain Management? We are actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant to join our dynamic team at Medicus Spine & Joint. At our center, we are committed to providing high-quality, efficient care to all our patients, and we need a passionate individual who shares our commitment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough examinations of patients and reviewing their medical records
• Ordering and analyzing diagnostic tests such as blood tests and Xrays
• Proposing effective treatments for chronic pain and injuries
• Prescribing medications and overseeing patient medication management
• Maintaining accurate records and schedules
• Informing patients about their injuries and recommended treatments
• Promoting good health practices among patients
• Advancing professional knowledge through research and discourse

Skills

• Proven experience as a NP/PA in a clinic, hospital, ER, or similar setting
• Expertise in primary care, acute care, and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills with strong ethics
• Team spirit and a positive attitude
• Patience and coolheadedness, especially in challenging situations
• Commitment to continuing education and gaining clinical experience

Necessities

Candidates for this position must have a working knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions, with proficiency in spinal pathology, including the management of herniated discs, radiculopathy, facet-mediated pain syndromes, medication management, and physical therapy oversight. Additionally, experience and proficiency with joint injections, trigger point injections, PRP, Regenerative Medicine, and IV supplementation are necessary. There is also a possibility for cosmetic injection implementation in our facility in the future.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working collaboratively with alternative health practitioners and reviewing MRI findings with patients.

If you are ready to contribute to a cutting-edge healthcare environment and make a significant impact on the lives of patients seeking pain management solutions, we want to hear from you!