Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Pain Management, Crystal Lake

Department: 02300 AMG Crystal Lake Congress Pkwy – Pain Medicine

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

• Monday – Friday, between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• One Saturday per month: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Rotating call schedule shared with physicians
• Inpatient rounding responsibilities at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

• Collaborative 3-provider practice: 2 Physicians and 1 Advanced Practice Clinician
• Strong team support with:
  Dedicated 1:1 Medical Assistant 2 Registered Nurses handling clinical calls and patient inquiries
• Approximately 95% outpatient / 5% inpatient rounding
• Average patient volume: 18–22 patients per day

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Participate in hospital rounding as part of the care continuum
• Provide patient education and promote long-term pain management strategies

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Strong clinical skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented approach
• Prior experience in pain management or a related field preferred

• Algonquin Pain Management
• Barrington Pain Management
• Crystal Lake Pain Management
• Lake Zurich Pain Management

Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice
• Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate
• Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable)
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and work groups as necessary
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face‑to‑face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery

• License/Registration/Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Active RN, and APRN/APRN‑FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of…