Physician Assistant Pain Management

Welcome to Mark Twain Medical Center, nestled in the breathtaking Sierra foothills, the heart of a vibrant and welcoming community!

Founded in 1951, we're more than just a 25-bed critical access hospital; we're a lifeline. As the only hospital in the county, we're committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive care to our surrounding communities. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel the warmth and dedication that defines our culture.

• A Broad Spectrum of Care: We offer a full range of inpatient acute care, outpatient services, and 24/7 emergency services, ensuring our community has access to the medical attention they need, when they need it most.
• Specialty Care Centers & Community Medical Centers: We extend our reach beyond the main hospital, bringing specialized expertise and convenient access to care directly to our community through our network of Specialty Care Centers and four community Medical Centers.
• Collaborative Medical Staff: Our diverse and highly skilled medical staff represents a broad range of specialties, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared and innovation thrives. You'll be surrounded by experienced professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care.
• A Life Beyond the Hospital: Imagine spending your weekends exploring the stunning natural beauty of the Sierra foothills, enjoying the peace and tranquility of a close-knit community, and raising a family in an area known for its great schools. At Mark Twain Medical Center, you'll find the perfect balance between a fulfilling career and a rewarding personal life.

Performs, under the responsibility and supervision of a physician, assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and procedures, with acknowledgement of patient's age. He/she will plan, prescribe and treat in accordance with written protocols and within the area of competency of his/her supervising physician. Reports to the supervising physician for all medical concerns and to the Area Director for others. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs
• New Grads Welcome to Apply
• Schedule: 10 hr shifts/4 days a week; 14-17 patients per shift
• Assignment: 
• • Outpatient Clinic
  • PA not expected to escalate opiate doses. This is typically only done by the physician.
  • Procedures optional. Physician willing to teach if PA is interested.
  • Clinic willing to adapt around PA's skill set.
  • Collegial Culture
  • EHR: Cerner PCA
• Benefits
  • CME Hours
  • Matching Retirement Plans

Education: 

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant training program

Minimum requriements: 

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Current California PA license from the California Medical Board Physician Assistant Examining Committee.
• Must be CPR. ACLS, PALS certified preferred.

Preferred:

• Preferably 2 years of pain management experience/orthopedic surgery/sports medicine/neurosurgery/neurology/physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Special skills:

• Able to take medical history, assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Able to prepare and maintain records, write reports and respond to correspondence.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with patients, clinical staff, and public.