Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Pain Care - Kennebunk

Description

Job Title:

Pain Management Advance Practice Provider (APP)

Location:

Kennebunk Pain Care Maine Health

Employment Type:

0.5 FTE

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) to join our comprehensive pain management team. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians and a multidisciplinary care team to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions. This role includes independent follow-up care, participation in new patient consultations under physician supervision, and responsible pain medication management in accordance with CDC guidelines.

• Conduct independent follow-up visits for patients with chronic pain conditions
• Participate in new patient consultations in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in coordination with the care team
• Prescribe and manage medications, including controlled substances, in compliance with CDC and state guidelines
• Monitor patient progress, treatment effectiveness, and adjust care plans as needed
• Provide patient education on pain management strategies, medication safety, and lifestyle modifications
• Collaborate closely with interventional pain physicians.
• Coordinate care with social workers to support patients' psychosocial and behavioral health needs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, ethical, and clinical standards of care

• Subacromial bursa injection
• Supra scapular Nerve block
• Glenohumeral joint injection
• Biceps tendon sheath injection
• Piriformis Injection
• Greater Trochanteric bursa injections
• Knee injection/aspiration
• deeper trigger points

• Successful completion of accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Master's Degree required.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure. Certification of Physician Associate/Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required for PA's. Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP)
• DEA license with prescriptive authority
• Experience in pain management, primary care, or related field preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of CDC guidelines for opioid prescribing and pain management best practices Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an APP
• Prior experience in pain management, musculoskeletal care, primary care, or related field preferred
• Experience working in multidisciplinary or integrated care settings.

• Collaborative, team-based setting with support from interventional pain physicians.
• Focus on comprehensive, patient-centered care addressing physical and psychosocial aspects of pain.

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development