Interventional Pain Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

CenterWell in The Villages is seeking a full-time Interventional Pain Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant who is interested in joining our growing Interventional Pain team, who partner to be patient-centered and community-focused here in The Villages, America’s Healthiest Hometown!

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant must have interest in assisting with the treatment of patients with chronic pain. Provider will work under supervision of one board certified pain management specialist. The candidate should possess the following qualities and skills: good bedside manner, an empathetic and cooperative disposition, good clinical skills and fund of knowledge

Job duties will include:

1.    Assessment of patients with different types of pain by performing interviews, physical examination and documentation of patients' services on the electronic medical record.
2.    Performs trigger point injections, Botox injections, bursa and joint injections (knees and shoulders) if deemed appropriate by the attending physician.
3.    Order appropriate necessary lab work, imaging studies and consultations to help with the diagnosis and treatment of patient with the attending physician as indicated.
4.    Assists the attending staff in the collection of data to determine the effectiveness of the treatment offered at the pain management clinic in order to improve the quality of care.
5.    Discusses and explains to patients, results of diagnostic tests ordered and the goals of the treatment plan.
6.    Refills non controlled pain medications and provides continuity of care. Refills controlled pain medications on a limited basis and in compliance with Federal and Florida law and client policies.
7.    Earns CME credits related to pain management at least once a year and fulfills the requirements of the PA licensure body.
8.    Assist the attending physician in educating the patients about different pain treatment options.
9.    Perform an appropriate history and physical examination in preparation for scheduling the patient for an interventional pain treatment as determined by the attending physician.
10.    Assists the attending physician and nursing staff in the follow up of intrathecal pump patients seen for refills of the pump.
11.    Assists the attending physician to prepare the patient in the procedure area
12.    Treating and managing new/ existing chronic pain patients with specific treatment plans
13.    Establishing positive rapport with patients and encouraging healthy habits depending on current health status
14.    Perform in depth physical examinations and wound checks, administer in-office injections under ultrasound, remove post-op sutures and staples as needed.
15.    Prepare, modify, update and maintain patient records via EHR/EMR program
16.    Evaluate and order interventional procedures based on patient need
17.    Provide answers/ recommendations to questions recorded in EMR (from patients, medical professionals, insurances, etc)
18.    Assists the attending physician to incorporate physiatry, psychiatry/psychology, orthopedic and addiction disciplines in the treatment plan of the chronic pain patient.
19.    Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with client policies and procedures, including infection control.
20.    Maintains a respectful and professional relationship with the clinical and administrative staff in order to foster a collaborative environment to improve the quality of the care provided to the patients.

  Educational/Experience Requirements:
1.   Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program or maintains PA certification through the National Commission of Physician Assistants.
2.   Minimum three years of processional Advanced Practice Provider experience in a clinic setting.
3.   Must possess a current CPR/BLS or ACLS certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations or proof of immunity to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
4.  Physician Assistant (PA-C) Nurse Practitioner (NP) with an orthopedic/ Physical Med and Rehab or Pain management background will be preferred.

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Benefits
CenterWell offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health benefits
Dental and vision benefits
Matching Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability
Paid time off, holidays, and jury duty pay
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
And much more

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Salary is commensurate with experience.

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About Us

About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
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