Pain Management PA: Holistic, Impactful Care Leader

Metro Health Clinic; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 610,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Continuing education

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Metro Health Clinic in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant specializing in Pain Management to deliver comprehensive care. You will examine patients, diagnose conditions, and implement treatment plans that combine pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.

The role mandates collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to enhance function, manage acute and chronic pain, and educate patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area.
• Active state medical license in good standing.
• Strong clinical knowledge in pain management.
• Excellent communication with patients and families.
• Proficient in utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and pain management advancements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to diagnose pain causes using physical, psychological, and social factors.
• Develop and implement individualized pain management plans using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods.
• Provide follow-up care for chronic pain and improve daily functioning.
• Address acute pain with evidence-based interventions post-surgery or injury.
• Prescribe and monitor pain medications.
• Perform and supervise interventional pain management techniques (nerve blocks, epidural injections).
• Educate patients on self-care and lifestyle modifications.
• Maintain meticulous EHR reflecting progress and follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area

Active state medical license

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Metro Health Clinic in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant specializing in Pain Management to deliver comprehensive care. You will examine patients, diagnose conditions, and implement treatment plans that combine pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.

The role mandates collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to enhance function, manage acute and chronic pain, and educate patients.