Nurse Practitioner or PA-C

Surgery Partners Careers•Lakewood Ranch, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sarasota Pain Relief Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its interventional pain management team in an outpatient practice. The clinician will work closely with pain management physicians and the clinical team while developing expertise in spine and musculoskeletal conditions, imaging, medication management, interventional treatments, and care of patients with acute and chronic pain. Prior pain management experience is helpful but not required; the role is suited to a thoughtful, dependable clinician who is willing to learn and receptive to feedback. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some travel between practice locations as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or PA-C.
Current, active, unrestricted Florida APRN or Physician Assistant license, or eligibility to obtain appropriate Florida licensure before employment.
BLS and/or CPR certification.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Clear and compassionate communication with patients.
Ability to work effectively with physicians and clinical staff.
Dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a busy outpatient practice.
Takes documentation, follow-through, and patient safety seriously.
Willingness to learn the pain management specialty, ask questions, and receive and apply feedback.
Comfort traveling between practice locations as needed.
Comfort with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior pain management experience.
ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new and established patients, including medical histories, physical exams, and functional assessments.
Evaluate and manage patients according to established pain management protocols.
Develop and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and other appropriate studies.
Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice and established clinical protocols.
Provide pre- and post-procedure evaluations and patient education.
Perform appropriate in-office injections and pump refills within scope of practice and training.
Monitor patient progress and response to treatment.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Work closely with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and the rest of the clinical team.
Follow established pain management, compliance, infection-control, and patient-safety standards.
Respond appropriately to urgent or emergent clinical situations.
Participate in clinical meetings and quality initiatives as needed.