Advanced Practice Provider Pain Management

** City/State
** Hampton, VA
** Work Shift
** First (Days)
** Provider Specialty
** Pain Management
** Overview:
**** Position Summary
**** Key Responsibilities
**** Clinical Care & Patient Management
*** Manage
** pre‐operative evaluations
** for interventional pain procedures, including medical optimization, medication review, patient education, and informed consent support (as applicable).
* Provide
** post‐procedure follow‐up care**, including pain assessment, complication monitoring, medication adjustments, and coordination of ongoing care.
* Conduct comprehensive new patient evaluations for individuals presenting with
** new-onset acute back pain**, including history, physical examination, initial assessment, and care planning.
* Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising/interventional pain physicians.
* Perform and assist with
** lower‐acuity pain management procedures
** consistent with training, credentialing, and state scope of practice (e.g., trigger point injections, joint injections, follow‐up procedural assessments).
* Prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal regulations, organizational policy, and best practices for pain management.
** Care Coordination & Patient Experience
*** Serve as a clinical resource for patients and families regarding diagnosis, procedures, treatment expectations, and recovery.
* Coordinate care with nursing, physical therapy, imaging, primary care, and specialty services to ensure timely and seamless care delivery.
* Support timely patient throughput by facilitating diagnostic workups and scheduling for interventional procedures.
** Quality, Safety & Compliance
*** Adhere to evidence‐based pain management protocols and safety guidelines.
* Monitor outcomes and contribute to quality improvement initiatives related to pain care delivery and patient satisfaction.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record.
** Collaboration & Professional Practice
*** Work collaboratively with pain management physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to support clinic and procedure‐based workflows.
* Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions, clinical meetings, and ongoing program development.
* Maintain required licensure, certification, and continuing education relevant to pain management practice.
** Qualifications
* *** Required
* ** Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
* Current, active APP licensure in the state of practice.
* National certification appropriate to discipline (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA).
* Eligibility for hospital and clinic credentialing and privileging.
* DEA license (or eligible to obtain).
** Preferred
* ** Prior experience in
** pain management, interventional spine, orthopedics, neurology, or musculoskeletal medicine**.
* Experience managing patients with acute and chronic back pain.
* Familiarity with interventional pain procedures and peri‐procedural patient management.
** Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
*** Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills related to back pain and musculoskeletal conditions.
* Excellent patient communication and education abilities.
* Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with supervising physicians.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage patient flow in a high‐volume clinical setting.
* Commitment to safe, compassionate, and patient‐focused pain management.
** Work Environment
*** Outpatient pain management clinic and procedure suite.
* Minimal to moderate physical demands; may include standing during procedures and assisting with patient positioning.
** Benefit Highlights:
*** Full Benefits Package and Retirement Plans
* Generous Time Off Policy* $3,000 CME…