Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

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Company: HealthOp Solutions

Location: Tucson, AZ 85705

Description:

Position: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Clinic Type: Outpatient Pain Management Clinic

Location: Tucson, AZ

Schedule: Full-Time (4-10 Schedule)

Compensation: $120k - $140k / year

Bonus: Percent of Collections

Benefits: Med/Dent/Vis, PTO/Sick, 401k, CME Reimbursement, License Reimbursement, Malpractice Coverage

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant is an essential member of our interdisciplinary care team, specializing in the evaluation and management of patients with chronic pain. This role involves providing comprehensive assessments, formulating individualized treatment plans, and utilizing a variety of interventional and non-interventional strategies to improve patient function and quality of life. The provider will collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care tailored to the complex needs of patients living with chronic pain.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Obtain complete patient histories and conduct thorough physical examinations
  • Order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including physical therapy
  • Develop diagnostic impressions and implement evidence-based treatment plans
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
  • Provide counseling and education to help patients meet health goals
  • Initiate or request referrals to specialists when appropriate
  • Manage and discharge non-compliant patients as necessary
  • Administer trigger point, joint, and occipital nerve block injections (with or without ultrasound guidance)
  • Process medication refill requests and handle incoming faxes appropriately
  • Identify and refer patients to the Risk Clinic when warranted
  • Review monthly prescription monitoring reports
  • Review lab and radiology results and incorporate findings into care
  • Participate in a rotating "second call" schedule during non-clinic hours once annually with other providers
Prerequisites / License & Certification Requirements:
  • Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico)
  • Active and unrestricted license in the state of Arizona
  • Current national certification as NP or PA
  • DEA registration (or eligibility)
  • Current BLS certification


Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico)
  • Active and unrestricted license in the state of Arizona
  • Current national certification as NP or PA
  • DEA registration (or eligibility)
  • Current BLS certification

Benefits

Compensation: $120k - $140k / year

Bonus: Percent of Collections

Benefits: Med/Dent/Vis, PTO/Sick, 401k, CME Reimbursement, License Reimbursement, Malpractice Coverage

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