Pain Management Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Pain Management Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - East Bay, CA

Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, 1099

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our client’s established pain management practice in East Bay, CA.

About the Job

The practice is committed to expanding access to quality pain care while maintaining a patient-first approach.

• Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• Work under the direction of a fellowship-trained pain physician.
• Consider and work toward a long-term plan for each patient while attending to immediate, visit-specific needs.
• Interview and examine patients; review outside studies and medical histories.
• Treating a wide variety of patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and pain disorders.
• Interpret X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and other imaging.
• Document patient care services on the day of service.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Qualifications:

• 2 years or more of clinical experience in pain management
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
• Current and unrestricted NP/PA license in California
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
• Active and unrestricted DEA license
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Experience with workers’ compensation cases is required
• Enrolled as a Medicare FFS provider
• Competency in patient assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic pain.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based pain management guidelines and regulations
• Excellent clinical, communication, and documentation skills

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO