Pain Management APP

Pain Medicine Management APP Opportunity

Outpatient

The purpose of the Advanced Provider is to assist the physicians of the practice with medical management, procedures and other direct patient care including diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative care relating to chronic pain.  Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners will work under the direct supervision of the practice doctor.

Typical work week hours are:  (3 days) 8am-5pm

Location: Pain Clinic at East Campus & CMC

There are no Call responsibilities or weekend duties

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform patient history and physical examinations
• Diagnose, treat, and manage and chronic Pain related health problems
• Order, and interpret appropriate Radiologic Imaging/laboratory test when needed
• Prescribe pain related medications, including controlled substances as delegated in collaborative practice agreement
• Provide education to patients and families regarding safety of medications being prescribed
• Document assessment, management, and education clearly, concisely, within medical record
•  Demonstrate strong communication skills with patients and significant others to provide feedback regarding findings and treatment plans
• Consult other health care team members in collaboration with physician to meet physician needs, while ensuring continuity of care
• Provide phone triage to assess patient’s needs and conditions and respond appropriately
• Coordinate patient care activities with other members of the office, hospital, or community
• Refer to appropriate specialist when needed
• Demonstrate compliance with documentation and coding requirements
• Maintain and update skills and knowledge
• Work with all members of the team to achieve patient centered care.
• Contribute to scheduled team meetings to discuss/clarify roles, responsibility, processes, and patient issues
• Provide care management by communicating with community agencies as appropriate.

Join an integrated and innovative healthcare system lead by outstanding providers!

The System: Cayuga Health System is a provider lead network of physicians and clinicians dedicated to delivering compassionate and superior healthcare, within their own communities. We collaborate with Centers of Excellence and our community partners to provide the highest level of quality care.  Cayuga Health System is at the forefront of adaptability and innovation with boundless opportunities to grow and empower individuals within a system of well-credentialed and highly talented clinicians.  Our internal medicine residency program embraces an innovative training model that prepares residents to be physician-leaders in medicine. We are the area’s leading and most trusted healthcare provider.

NOTE: All provider salaries posted on this site are based on a full-time work basis. The salary for any part time position will be adjusted according to the full-time equivalency of the position.

In addition to salary, other compensation in the form of student loan repayment, sign-on bonus, and moving expense may be available and be included in total compensation

Cayuga Health is located in the heart of the picturesque Finger Lakes Region and is well-known for diversity of culture and community. As home to Cornell and Ithaca College, the community’s primary educational system also ranks high for the state. The area is a bustle of artists and activities and is the 2^nd largest wine region in the country. The entrepreneurial spirit is palpable with many independently owned restaurants and shops, and is considered a foodies paradise.  This is all set amid a backdrop of lakes, state parks, and waterfalls. Come and live where others go to vacation.