Pain Management Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Np/pa)

Pain Management Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Np/pa)
Location: San Diego, CA
Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Term: 12 months assignment with a potential for extension
Shift Schedule: Full or Part Time
Pay Rate: $90/hr
Benefits for Pain Management Nurse practitioner or Physician assistant (NP/PA):
Weekly pay

Malpractice insurance coverage

Credentialing and compliance support

Qualifications of Pain Management Nurse practitioner or Physician assistant (NP/PA):
Active California NP or PA license

Active DEA registration or ability to obtain

Current BLS/ACLS certification

Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred (pain management, orthopedics, neurology, anesthesia, or related field)

Experience with EHR systems; eClinicalWorks or Epic preferred

Strong clinical judgment and communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Experience with chronic pain management, opioid agreements, and CURES/PDMP monitoring preferred

Duties/Responsibilities of Pain Management Nurse practitioner or Physician assistant (NP/PA):
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including history, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studies

Develop and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians

Prescribe and manage medications, including opioid and non-opioid therapies, in compliance with California regulations and CURES requirements

Assist with or perform interventional procedures such as trigger point injections and joint injections (training available)

Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and studies including X-ray, MRI, CT, and EMG/NCS

Monitor patient progress and document care within the electronic health record (eClinicalWorks)

Coordinate multidisciplinary care including referrals to physical therapy, behavioral health, and specialty care

Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-management strategies

Participate in case conferences, quality initiatives, and continuing education

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and clinical guidelines