Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Pain Management

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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)

Summary
Ready to join a driven team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) working in the cutting edge of Pain Management?
The Pain Management Team is uniquely structured to align APP/MDs with the most current research and interventions for our patients on their Pain Management pathway. Each subspecialty team has a unique focus: 1) Neuromodulation 2) Head and Neck pain and 3) Adult-Young Adult, Pelvic and Abdominal Pain. This is a new position is supporting the Adult-Young Adult, Pelvic and Abdominal Pain population.
Responsibilities include complete/comprehensive history and physical examination, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies, and prescribing appropriate treatments in collaboration with the attending physician. Other responsibilities include consultation with other pain specialist providers and other team members in a comprehensive Pain Management approach.
Orientation for our Pain management APPs is dependent on the experience of the employee and typically lasts between six and twelve weeks. Orientation is tailored to the employee and generally includes following MD treatment plans, seeing patients moving from one Pain service to the next, interfacing with the inpatient pain team for procedures ….
The position is 100% clinical. There is no time in the procedure room. The typical day consists of seeing patients in clinic, collaborating with other Pain Management MD/APPs, assisting with insurance approvals,
Schedule
Ambulatory Clinic Schedule: 7:30a - 6p
No weekends and holiday. No call.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do

• Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
• Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
• Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
• After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
• Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
• Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
• As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
• Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
• Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
• Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
• Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
• Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
• Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol].
• Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
• Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
• Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.

Education Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
• Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement
  
  • Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support and
• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
• PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure and

These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $81.45 - $107.92 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.