Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Pain Management PA - Currently seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant for a growing pain management private practice.
New graduates welcome to apply.
Location : Shreveport, LA
Duties Include :
Evaluate, Diagnose and treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries
Medication management and adjust doses to severity of pain
Administer trigger point injections
Perform large joint injections
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Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic pain disorders.
Prescribe all necessary medications and decide best course of treatment.
Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients.
Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures
Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care
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Have an in-depth knowledge of the physiology of pain
Experience in Orthopedic, Joint, spine or interventional pain management
QUALIFICATIONS :
Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of Louisiana
PAC degree from an accredited school or University
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Good knowledge base of musculoskeletal pathology and treatment is essential
Must have the ability to relate to patients in chronic pain
Must understand the difference between chronic and acute pain
Expected to coherently explain why increased pain is not necessarily related to increased tissue damage and how deconditioning leads to increased pain
and depression
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Skills to perform procedures (such as nerve blocks and spinal injections
Hours of operation :
Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm.
Perks And Benefits :
Competitive compensation of $90, to $, annually
Excellent comprehensive benefits package
Please apply with a copy of your resume.
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