Job Description:
Job Summary
Full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) opportunity within a Pain Management specialty practice. The role includes medication management follow-ups, procedure follow-ups, and participation in select interventional procedures under physician supervision.
The provider will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered pain management services. Prior experience in orthopedics or pain management is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct medication management follow-up visits
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Provide post-procedure evaluations and ongoing patient monitoring
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Participate in interventional pain procedures under physician supervision
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Perform patient assessments, including history and physical examinations
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
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Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations
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Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate
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Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and pain management strategies
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical record systems
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Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or accredited Physician Assistant program
Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience preferred; additional specialty experience may be required
Licensure/Certification:
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Licensed or license-eligible as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
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Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required if applicable to Nurse Practitioner
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Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), PALS, or NRP certifications as required for the position
Other Requirements:
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Must maintain all required credentialing and licensing standards
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Ability to meet practice and managed care credentialing requirements
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Eligible for malpractice insurance coverage
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Strong collaboration skills with physicians and healthcare providers
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
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Proficiency with electronic medical record systems