Advanced Practice - Physician Assistant (PA)

Pain Management Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Location: San Diego, CA

Schedule: Part-time or Full-time

Term: 12 months

Pay Rate: $90/hour

Astrya 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.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Credentialing and compliance support

Qualifications

• 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

Job Responsibilities

• 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