Pain Management PA - Impactful Clinical Role, Mon-Fri

Virtuous Healthcare Practice; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Virtuous Healthcare Practice in West Islip, New York, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Pain Management. This full-time role focuses on chronic pain conditions, with a patient-centered approach and emphasis on musculoskeletal medicine.

The PA will work onsite at our Surgical Center, collaborating with supervising physicians to coordinate care, manage medications, and perform exams using diagnostics like labs and imaging.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Active NY PA license is mandatory.
• 3–5 years of PA experience, preferably in pain management.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations and diagnostics of chronic pain patients, assessing medical history, current treatment regimens, and psychosocial factors influencing health.
• Identify candidates for interventional pain management procedures, offering insight into minimally invasive treatments and advancing patient care.
• Manage chronic pain medications, tailoring regimens to therapeutic goals while educating patients and families on proper medication use and potential side effects.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and ancillary healthcare team members to coordinate comprehensive care, participating in treatment planning and follow-up assessments.
• Perform detailed physical examinations and utilize diagnostic tools, including lab work and imaging, to inform clinical decisions and guide patient management.
• Formulate and adjust patient management plans, integrating evidence-based guidelines and protocols in conjunction with experienced physicians.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

New York State PA license

Job description

Virtuous Healthcare Practice in West Islip, New York, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Pain Management. This full-time role focuses on chronic pain conditions, with a patient-centered approach and emphasis on musculoskeletal medicine.

The PA will work onsite at our Surgical Center, collaborating with supervising physicians to coordinate care, manage medications, and perform exams using diagnostics like labs and imaging.