Pain Management, NP/PA Pain Medicine - Ithaca

Job DescriptionPain Medicine Management APP OpportunityOutpatientThe purpose of the Advanced Provider is to assist the physicians of the practice with medical management, procedures and other direct patient care including diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative care relating to chronic pain. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners will work under the direct supervision of the practice doctor.Typical work week hours are: (5 days) 8am-5pmLocation: Pain Clinic at Cayuga Medical Center and 10 Arrowood Dr. Call is shared - Phone call only Essential Job Functions:Perform patient history and physical examinationsDiagnose, treat, and manage and chronic Pain related health problemsOrder, and interpret appropriate Radiologic Imaging/laboratory test when neededPrescribe pain related medications, including controlled substances as delegated in collaborative practice agreementProvide education to patients and families regarding safety of medications being prescribedDocument assessment, management, and education clearly, concisely, within medical record Demonstrate strong communication skills with patients and significant others to provide feedback regarding findings and treatment plansConsult other health care team members in collaboration with physician to meet physician needs, while ensuring continuity of careProvide phone triage to assess patients needs and conditions and respond appropriatelyCoordinate patient care activities with other members of the office, hospital, or communityRefer to appropriate specialist when neededDemonstrate compliance with documentation and coding requirementsMaintain and update skills and knowledgeWork with all members of the team to achieve patient centered care.Contribute to scheduled team meetings to discuss/clarify roles, responsibility, processes, and patient issuesProvide care management by communicating with community agencies as appropriate.