Pain Medicine Physician Assistant - Lead Patient Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; York (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Pain Medicine Service. The role provides care to Veterans within Primary Care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver biopsychosocial assessments and evidence-based pain management.

This position emphasizes patient advocacy, adherence to VA guidelines, and opportunities for professional development through EDRP; schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no telework.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to Veterans within Primary Care as part of the Pain Medicine Service Team
• Foster an attitude of cooperation with shared decision making and responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for pain management
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs/imaging) as needed
• Prescribe and administer routine therapeutics within licensure
• Document in electronic medical records and coordinate care with interprofessional team
• Educate patients and families on pain strategies and self-management

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Pain Medicine Service. The role provides care to Veterans within Primary Care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to deliver biopsychosocial assessments and evidence-based pain management.

This position emphasizes patient advocacy, adherence to VA guidelines, and opportunities for professional development through EDRP; schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no telework.