Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pain Medicine
About The Position
The Division of Pain Medicine offers an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work independently and collaboratively with an outstanding team to provide comprehensive care for adult patients with painful disorders. Our growing team consists of fellowship-trained pain specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, residents/fellows and allied health staff working collaboratively in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. In the Outpatient Pain Clinic, located in the Charlton Building, the NP PA provides specialized care by performing comprehensive assessments, ordering/reviewing diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans consisting of interventional and physical therapies, pharmacologic management and patient education. NP PAs utilize additional skills by performing minor, office-based injections and assist with management of intrathecal pain pumps. In the inpatient setting, the NP PA works collaboratively with the Inpatient Pain Team to provide consultation and management services for hospitalized patients with acute pain needs. Educational and professional growth opportunities are available with potential for participation in research, and expansion of specialty care.
Requirements
- Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program or Clinical Nurse Specialist-Provider program.
- Current Minnesota RN and APRN license and certification as an ANP, FNP, or CNS-Provider.
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the Minnesota State Board of Medical Practice.
- BLS certification and DEA registration required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Pain Medicine or related specialty (e.g. Physical Medicine, Neurology or Orthopedics) preferred.
Responsibilities
- performing comprehensive assessments
- ordering/reviewing diagnostic tests
- developing treatment plans consisting of interventional and physical therapies, pharmacologic management and patient education
- performing minor, office-based injections
- assist with management of intrathecal pain pumps
- provide consultation and management services for hospitalized patients with acute pain needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
