Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About Us

At our practice, we are passionate about helping patients regain function, improve their quality of life, and find hope in their journey toward pain relief. We believe that exceptional patient care starts with a compassionate, collaborative team that treats every patient with dignity, respect, and empathy.

We are seeking a Full-time or Part-time dedicated and energetic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced pain management specialists in a collaborative and supportive environment where your clinical expertise is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a meaningful impact every day.

If you are passionate about patient-centered care, enjoy building lasting relationships with patients, and want to be part of a team committed to clinical excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience or ability to be trained in taking history and physical exams relevant to pain and musculoskeletal medicine.
• Evaluate, diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illnesses relevant to pain and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Evaluation of patients in the outpatient/clinic setting, and inpatient pain consults.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Initiate and manage treatment plans, including prescribing medication and non-pharmacologic treatments, patient education, counseling, and care coordination.
• Adherence to safe patient management policies and procedures.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities when appropriate.
• Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care.
• Build trusting relationships with patients and support them throughout their treatment journey.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in California
• Valid licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current certification from an accredited body
• Previous Experience in Pain medicine in the outpatient, skilled nursing facility, hospital ER, and/or primary care settings
• Demonstrate excellent patient service skills with the ability to work independently, and as a collaborative team member.
• Familiarity with Diagnosing and Treating Acute and Chronic Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Familiarity with Appropriate Pain, Spine and Musculoskeletal History and Physical Exam of Patients
• Adherence to SAFE Protocols of Prescribing Pain Medications Taking Into Consideration of co-morbidities (i.e. renal, liver, psychiatric, gastrointestinal, cardiac, respiratory, sleep apnea, etc.)
• Experience Performing Trigger Point and Basic Joint Injections a plus
• Familiarity with the Indications, Risks, Benefits, and Medical Clearance Requirements of Interventional Pain Procedures (Epidural, Medial Branch Block, Nerve Blocks, Botox Injections for Migraines or Spasticity, Joint Injections, Trigger Point Injections, Radiofrequency Ablation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, etc.)
• Familiarity with Appropriate Utilization Review Guidelines for Pain Treatments (i.e. Prior Authorization Requirements for PPO, Workers Comp, etc.)
• Familiarity with Appropriate Diagnostic Studies for Pain & PM&R (Imaging, EMG, Lab Work, Urine Drug Toxicology),
• Demonstrate excellent patient service skills with the ability to work independently, and as a collaborative team member.
• DEA License Requiring:
• Identifying the relationship of the natural history of illness, disease or injury, pathophysiology, and symptomatology to pharmacotherapeutic agents commonly used to treat patients with conditions requiring the use of Schedule II controlled substances, including risks of addiction associated with the use of schedule II controlled substances
• Completing either a Board of Registered Nursing-approved continuing education course in Schedule II pharmacology which also includes content regarding the risks of addiction associated with the use of Schedule II controlled substances OR successfully completing the required pharmacological content for Schedule II controlled substances including risks of addiction associated with their use in a board-approved nurse practitioner program.

Compensation

The expected pay range for this position is $65-$80/hour. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Join us to make a meaningful difference by providing compassionate care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education opportunities and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.