Physician Assistant (PA) - Pain Management

Physician Assistant (PA) - Pain Management
Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM & Friday 8:00 AM-1:00 PM | $110,000-$120,000/year + Bonus Potential | Full-Time
Location: West Des Moines, IA 50266

Ready to practice at the top of your license while enjoying a healthy work-life balance?
Join Central States Pain Clinic (CSP), a leading interventional pain management practice, where you'll work closely with experienced physicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative outpatient setting.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Monday-Friday schedule with early Friday afternoons
• Outpatient practice with no overnight shifts
• Collaborative physician-led team
• Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships
• Advanced interventional pain procedures
• Competitive salary plus bonus potential
• Stable, growing organization
• Comprehensive benefits package

About Central States Pain Clinic
Central States Pain Clinic specializes in advanced interventional pain management, serving patients throughout West Des Moines and Ankeny. Through minimally invasive, image-guided procedures and evidence-based treatment plans, we help patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life while fostering a collaborative environment where providers thrive.

What You'll Do

• As a Physician Assistant, you'll evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with chronic pain conditions while collaborating closely with physicians to deliver outstanding outpatient care.
• Conduct patient evaluations and physical examinations 
• Obtain medical histories and formulate treatment plans 
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic studies 
• Prescribe medications within state regulations 
• Perform procedures within scope of practice, including injections, wound care, suturing, immunizations, and infection management 
• Educate patients on treatment options and overall wellness 
• Monitor patient outcomes and modify treatment plans 
• Assist physicians with complex cases and emergency situations 
• Maintain accurate patient documentation 
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and perform additional assigned duties 

Qualifications
Required

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (ARC-PA) 
• Current Iowa Physician Assistant license 
• Current unrestricted DEA license 
• BCLS certification 
• Ability to maintain continuing education and certification requirements 
• Strong computer and documentation skills 

Preferred

• ACLS certification 
• Experience in pain management, orthopedics, spine, family medicine, or related specialty 

Skills for Success

• Strong clinical judgment 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Compassionate patient care 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians 
• Attention to detail 
• Strong organizational abilities 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving 
• Professional, patient-focused approach 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Life & AD&D Insurance 
• Short-Term Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) 
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays 
• Bonusly Employee Recognition Program 
• DailyPay On-Demand Pay 

Join Our Team
If you're looking for an opportunity to practice in a collaborative outpatient setting while helping patients improve their quality of life alongside an experienced physician team, we'd love to hear from you.
 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.