$110k to $160k Base Pay, plus Quarterly Productivity Bonus that could easily produce annual salary of $180k or MORE, with reasonable hours and a manageable schedule of follow up appointments plus procedures.

Job Description

Interventional Pain Associates is in Albuquerque, NM. We are expanding our staff and we are currently looking for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Our team has made a positive difference in the lives of our patients by providing exceptional pain care. As a provider in our clinic each day you will improve the lives of patients suffering from pain using medical evaluation, treatment, and management strategies.

This position is responsible for obtaining a patient’s medical history, ordering and interpreting radiological and medical tests, and implementing a plan of treatment in conjunction with our physician. After sufficient training and experience our providers work essentially independent but have immediate access to physician support when needed.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Work hours are typically 8 - 5. Providers generally do not work weekends, holidays or evening hours. No call coverage is expected. We have an incredibly responsive support staff to improve patient satisfaction and assist you in all phases of patient care. There is great potential to expand your skill set by adding injection techniques.

Job Duties

· Responsible for diagnosing, developing and implementing a plan of care for patients presenting to the clinic.

· Performing physical examinations and obtaining, updating, and recording medical histories.

· Completes appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the electronic medical record.

· Makes appropriate referrals for consultations.

· Provides counseling and patient education for recommended interventional procedures to patients and families.

· Responds to telephone inquiries of patients in a timely manner.

· Communicates with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment.

· Orders and interprets diagnostic test results.

· Prescribes medications and therapies as appropriate.

Requirements

· Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program

· Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination certification or Nurse Practitioner exam.

· Must be current with continuing medical education requirements.

· DEA license

· Controlled Substance License

· ACLS/BLS certificate

Occupational Experience/ Personal Attributes

The employee must be competent in the interpretation of a patient’s self-report or behavior and this information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological effects of pain. The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment needs for each patient.

· One to three years previous experience in a medical office desirable, but not mandatory.

· Ability to work effectively with patients, providers, and other clinic staff.

· Possesses knowledge of medical terminology and ability to document appropriately in electronic medical record.

· Knowledge of appropriate medical advice to offer patients and of the legal implications involved.

Salary

· We provide a salary and benefits that are equivalent to or exceed all other local clinics or health systems. Benefits are standardized but the initial salary package is customized based on your experience and work schedule.

• If you are interested in pain management and appropriate procedure selection / performance this job will provide you excellent hours, work conditions and job satisfaction.

Job Type: Full time open to Part time

Salary: $110,000.00 to $160,000.00 /year with productivity bonus that can increase compensation significantly. May be adjusted depending on type of employment. Will consider renegotiation of base salary after a year based on performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year, plus quarterly productivity bonus

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Pain Medicine

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Thursday 8 to 5

Friday 8 to 12, with afternoon open for administrative catch up or early start to weekend if work is done

Supplemental pay types:

Base Salary Productivity Bonus

COVID-19 considerations:

Staff and patients required to wear masks, surfaces sanitized frequently, patients screened prior to appointments.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM 87114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
• PA-C (Preferred)
• Physician Assistant License (Preferred)