Nurse Practitioner

Well Established Pain Management practice seeking full time/ part-time Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner positions.

NP's/ PA's should be knowledgeable in orthopedic, neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. Ability to get appropriate history, diagnosis, testing and treatments offered.

NP's/ PA's will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of the physician and deal with a diverse set of patients, offering them care and encouragement.

NP's/ PA's must be willing to travel to other locations at least 1 day a week. Our other locations are St. Peters Area off Page Avenue Extension/ Heritage Crossing and Granite City, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible.
• Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
• Inform physician about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
• Acquire and review patient histories, reports identifying any abnormal conditions
• Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries and other medical events

• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
• Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
• Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations
• Attend to emergencies

Skills

• Proven work experience as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
• Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Caring and compassionate
• Excellent communication skills with patients, staff and other providers is needed. Excellent with interpersonal skills.
• Excellent with EMR.
• Must be Reliable
• Must be Team Player

Education

• Bachelors or Masters in Nurse practitioner/ Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science

Licensure

· Should be licensed in Missouri and Illinois.

Interventional Pain Management practices is a outpatient based practice and working Monday to Friday in the office setting. Office is equipped with Fluoroscope, and other medical devices to provide the care needed for the patients. Practice has a satellite office in Granite City, Illinois; Willing to travel