Physician Assistant Pain Management - 15K Sign On Bonus - Las Vegas, NV

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Southwest Medical Associates (SMA) is a multi-specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, plus E-visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology.  SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. SMA is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area
 
Southwest Medical Associates is now part of the Optum division under the greater UnitedHealth Group umbrella.
 
In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients and prescribe medications.  The NP or PA develops treatment plans in collaboration with a physician to achieve the best health outcomes for the patient in the pain care team.  Exposed to patients with potential infectious disease.  Normal Clinical care lifting and provider office environment.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Rapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic setting
Determine if pain intervention is appropriate
Review imaging
Develop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned within the pain management team
Documents treatment plans in the medical record
Documents collaborative guidance from the physician as needed
Coordination of care for patients

Required Qualifications:

National Nurse Practitioner certification in Adult, Family Medicine or Geriatrics or Physician Assistant certification or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Unrestricted, active licensure in the State of Nevada or ability to obtain
Current DEA license or ability to obtain
1+ years of documented clinical practice experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Pain Management, Rheumatology, Orthopedics or Physical Medicine
Preferred Qualifications:

Bi-lingual, English/Spanish
Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans
Ability to communicate with patients, team members and management staff
Ability to make care decisions based on the best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician
Intermediate level of technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice
Ability to conceptualize the needs for the team or department and actualize plans for implementation
Empowered to develop plans of action and gain team consensus towards common goals
A background in managed care
Familiarity with ICD-9 coding  
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
Job keywords: Nurse Practitioner, NP, Physician Assistant, PA, pain management, rheumatology, physical medicine, adult medicine, Las Vegas, NV, Nevada