What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Arthritis Knee Pain Centers?
Physician Assistant
Organizational Description
At Arthritis Knee Pain Centers (AKPC) we are committed to providing exceptional, non-surgical, non-opioid, pain- relieving therapy to patients suffering from chronic osteoarthritis of the knee. Every patient is special. Every patient is family. Our care standard celebrates every patient's unique needs with empathy, care, and transparency.
Company Culture
As a team member with Arthritis Knee Pain Centers, you will receive the support and training you need to be successful in your role. We deliver incredible patient care in which we are known for. You'll gain a deep understanding of our values, business measures, standards, operations, exposure to leadership, and participation in developmental events. With 16 medical practices across the US and growing, you will have an opportunity to become a part of the AKPC family, deliver exceptional patient care, and work with a reliable team in a state-of-the-art facility. Arthritis Knee Pain Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, paid time off, 401K with a match, educational programs and so much more! We work individually and as a team to achieve our standard of care: Treat every patient as if he/she is a beloved family member. In every patient engagement, we lead with six guiding principles:
- Dignity
- Compassion
- Responsiveness
- Personalization
- Privacy
- Safety
Job Description
Job duties include initial evaluations/assessments and re-evals/follow-ups, and possibly performing small joint injections if/when necessary (this is easily learned, and we provide complete training). Strong interpersonal skills and excellent bedside manner are a must! Great working atmosphere and a low stress environment. If you're great with people, a good communicator, and enjoy helping people feel better, then this may be an ideal position for you.
Qualifications
- Orthopedic experience preferred
- Experience 1 year or more required
- Ability to work Monday - Friday
- Able to work independently and serve as a leader for the team
- Excellent bedside manner and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual preferred
Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday 9am-5pm
No weekends, no on-call!
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k Match
- Paid time off
- Educational program
We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, patients and the communities we serve. It is our obligation to maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards. More importantly, we have an ethical responsibility to our colleagues and our patients. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health and licensing authorities we require all team members to be vaccinated.
