What are the responsibilities and job description for the PA/NP Pain Management position at EmergeOrtho?
EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina the Physician Assistant or NP role is trained and licensed to assist the supervising physician by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collecting and organizing historical and physical data, and exercising a degree of independent judgment in determining appropriate treatments and dispositions. The PA / NP is responsible for written documentation of all clinical interactions in the patient’s chart.
This APP Position will be located in the Wilmington area, specifically for Pain Management.
Qualifications and Experience
Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
Physician Assistant license required
Medical training from an approved program
At least two years of experience as a Physician Assistant
Good knowledge of medical office software such as but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, and medical practice software
Familiarity with EMR programs
Knowledge of medical terminology
Excellent communication skills
Excellent documentation skills
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following
Patient evaluation by performing appropriate history and physical exams
Ordering laboratory, radiological and special studies
Performing diagnostic procedures such as, but not limited to, physical examination, phlebotomy, catheterization, joint injections and aspirations and administering of vaccines
Performing therapeutic procedures such as, but not limited to, suturing of wounds, foreign body removal, I&D of abscesses, reduction of fractures and dislocations, splinting, casting, and injections
Assisting the surgeon in the OR as designated
Reading and interpreting imaging studies and laboratory reports
Initiation of life-saving measures as needed
Diagnosing and treating minor illnesses of employees of EmergeOrtho,
Telephone contact with patients as appropriate.
Other
Involvement in QI and research programs.
Attendance at educational and department meetings.
Intermittent OR, UC, and other clinic coverage required.
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