Pain Management 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