Physician Assistant

Pay: From $70.00 per hour Job description We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our inpatient pain management/substance use disorder team to support the doctor's work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. This is a part-time position of 1 weekend per month of shift/call with the opportunity for additonal hours if desired. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients (post-op pain, cancer-related pain, abdominal pain, substance use disorder patients, chronic pain, etc.) in an inpatient setting offering them care and encouragement.

Flexible schedule, great pay and training reimbursement with a low key and fun practice that takes pride in working and caring for our patients!We will provide training, a work cellphone with hot spot/unlimited data plan, laptop and printer/scanner to facilitate working from home/remotely. Responsibilities Assess patients’ health and their pain management/substance use disorder needs and aim to fulfill them as completely as possible.

Cover 2 hospitals (AdventHealth Porter and Castle Rock) via phone and rounding in person on Saturday & Sunday only, and possibly during the week at either Porter or Castle Rock from approximately 8:30am to 12:30pm. Write consult history & physical exam notes, follow-up notes, and enter appropriate orders. E-prescribe 1-2 weeks of prescriptions on discharge.Inform physician on back-up call about any concerns or questions that might arise.

Review patient histories identifying conditions and formulate a plan for pain or addiction management. Monitor patients’ progress and write current and daily notes documenting treatments, surgeries or other medical events in Epic. Be available by phone for any patient or nursing urgencies on the weekends and from 8:00 am to 1pm on any picked-up weekdays with option for further reimbursement to cover phone calls until 5pm from home.

Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients. Be a contributing part of the medical team and all caregivers seeing each patient. Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards. Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations. Skills Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, treatments, and recovery.

Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how. Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task. Caring and compassionate, but able to set boundaries. Team player with good communication skills. Prior experience in pain management, psych/mental health, addiction, orthopaedics, preferred but not required.New grads welcome to apply. BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science or equivalent NP degree.

Job Types: Part-time and/or Contract. Potential of transitioning to full-time if available. Pay: Starting amount at $70.00 per hour for training and weekday rounding. Weekend call: $250 flat rate for providing 24/7 phone coverage, with additional $10 per phone call addressed, $40 per new patient consult, and $20 per follow-up patient. Average total ranges from $1,000-$1,300 per weekend (phone coverage: Friday @ 5pm to Monday @ 7am and hospital rounding on Saturday & Sunday), depending on number of patients seen and phone calls addressed.

Weekdays available if interested. Job Types: Contract, Part-time Benefits: Flexible schedule Experience: EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: PA-C (Preferred) DEA Certification (Preferred) NP-C (Preferred) Work Location: In person Castle Rock Advent and Porter Advent Hospital Job Types: Contract, Part-time Pay: From $70.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Experience: EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: PA-C (Preferred) DEA Certification (Preferred) NP-C (Preferred) Work Location: In person