Advanced Practice Provider- Pain Practice (Part Time)

Position Summary

The Pain Management Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) supports high-quality, efficient care for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal, spine, and neurological pain conditions. Working collaboratively with pain management physicians, orthopedic and spine specialists, and the clinical care team, the APP performs patient evaluations, coordinates treatment plans, manages follow-up care, and supports interventional and noninterventional pain management services. This role plays a critical part in improving patient access, continuity of care, functional outcomes, and overall patient experience.

This is a part-time position (24 hours per week) in the outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Patient Management
• Perform comprehensive pain focused evaluations, including detailed histories, physical exams, and functional assessments.
• Evaluate and manage patients with spine related pain, joint pain, neuropathic pain, postsurgical pain, and chronic pain conditions.
• Develop and document individualized, evidence-based pain treatment plans, including interventional, pharmacologic, and conservative therapies.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as imaging, labs, and electrodiagnostic tests relevant to pain management.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly while identifying red flag symptoms requiring escalation.

• Interventional & Procedural Support
• Assist with or independently perform (as credentialed) pain management procedures such as injections and related interventions.
• Conduct preprocedural evaluations, consent discussions, and post procedure follow-up visits.
• Monitor patients for complications and address post procedure concerns promptly.
• Provide patient education regarding procedures, expectations, risks, and recovery.

• Care Coordination & Continuity
• Coordinate referrals to physical therapy, behavioral health, imaging, surgical services, or specialty providers as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, spine specialists, and referring providers to align treatment plans.
• Ensure timely follow-up on diagnostics, procedures, and clinical recommendations.
• Support transitions of care for preoperative, postoperative, and long-term pain patients.