Physician Assistant (PA)

Pain Management Physician Assistant or Nurse PractitionerLocation: San Diego, CASchedule: Part-time or Full-timeTerm: 12 monthsPay Rate: $90/hourAstrya Global Medical Staffing is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support a pain management practice in San Diego, CA. This provider will work collaboratively with attending physicians to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with complex acute and chronic pain conditions. The role offers strong clinical autonomy within a supportive, team-based environment and includes both medical management and procedural exposure.BenefitsWeekly payMalpractice insurance coverageCredentialing and compliance supportQualificationsActive California NP or PA licenseActive DEA registration or ability to obtainCurrent BLS/ACLS certificationMinimum 1 - 2 years of clinical experience preferred (pain management, orthopedics, neurology, anesthesia, or related field)Experience with EHR systems; eClinicalWorks or Epic preferredStrong clinical judgment and communication skillsBilingual English/Spanish strongly preferredExperience with chronic pain management, opioid agreements, and CURES/PDMP monitoring preferredJob ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive patient evaluations including history, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studiesDevelop and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physiciansPrescribe and manage medications, including opioid and non-opioid therapies, in compliance with California regulations and CURES requirementsAssist 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/NCSMonitor patient progress and document care within the electronic health record (eClinicalWorks)Coordinate multidisciplinary care including referrals to physical therapy, behavioral health, and specialty careEducate patients and families on treatment plans and self-management strategiesParticipate in case conferences, quality initiatives, and continuing educationEnsure compliance with all federal, state, and clinical guidelines