Pain Mgmt 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