Physician Assistant / Pain Management / South Carolina / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant-Certified

At United Physician Group (UPG), our providers relish the unique opportunity to remain autonomous while practicing their craft, which allows them to focus on the most precious commodity in healthcare ? our patients.RESPONSIBILITIESPromotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.Contributes to a physician?s efficiency by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues.Recommends options and courses of action for patient care.Implements physician directives.Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as X-rays and laboratory studies, and interpreting test results.Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.Instructs and counsels patients by providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living with chronic painProvides a community of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.Develops healthcare team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experimental growth opportunities.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSExcellent communication skills1 year of Pain Management Experience PreferredGraduate from an accredited PA ProgramNCCPA CertifiedSC License to practice medicineClinical skillsMedical teamworkBedside mannerInfection controlAdministering medicationPain managementJOB TYPEFull-time: SalariedReports to: Director Clinical Operations & Business DevelopmentLocation: Piedmont, SCWork RemotelyNoJob Type: Full-timePay: From $120,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursementVision insuranceWork Location: In person