Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Description

Pain Specialists of America (“PSA”) is a Texas-based, multisite comprehensive pain management company that includes over 11+ locations, two ASCs, and a CLIA-certified laboratory. We are seeking talented professionals who can support the business objectives as we continue to grow.

PSA is looking for a Licensed Practitioner or Physician Assistant who will be responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care.

Essential Functions

• Perform physical exams and patient observations.
• Record patient medical histories and symptoms.
• Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans.
• Order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Detect changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary.
• Administer medicines and treatments.
• Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
• Consult with healthcare professionals.
• Train patients and families on managing pain.

Benefits

NO weekends

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

Life Insurance (Self, Spouse, Child)

Generous Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays

401(k) + Employer Match (up to 4%)

Employee Assistant Programs

Requirements

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program. Must have RN licensure in Texas and be board certified by either ANCC or AANP. Prior experience working with pain management patients is preferred but is not required.

OR

Nurse Practitioner experience and credentials

Skills

Health Promotion and Maintenance, Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others, Medical Teamwork, Physiological Knowledge, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development, Proven work experience as a physician assistant, Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery, Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how, Caring and compassionate, Team player with good communication skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires long periods of sitting, with moderate standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee may be asked to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.