Pain Management Westport - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

Hartford Healthcare•Westport, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join its Pain Management team. The position provides comprehensive outpatient care for patients with acute and chronic pain across multiple Fairfield County locations, including Westport, Wilton, Milford, and Fairfield. The provider works with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, perform appropriate interventional procedures, and deliver ongoing pain management care within an integrated spine care model. This is a full-time position of approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in an outpatient practice setting. Hartford HealthCare describes a supportive, physician-led environment with opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and collaboration with experienced clinicians.

Requirements

Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, communication, and patient education skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a physician-led, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is highly preferred.
Experience in pain management, interventional procedures, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rheumatology, or primary care is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial consultations and comprehensive evaluations for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
Obtain detailed medical histories, perform physical examinations, and assess symptoms and functional limitations.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized pain management treatment plans.
Provide follow-up care, assess treatment effectiveness, manage symptoms, and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
Perform pain management injections and other appropriate interventional procedures within the provider’s training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and determine appropriate treatment options.
Educate patients on pain management strategies, treatment options, and expectations for recovery and functional improvement.
Support a comprehensive spine care approach that may include conservative treatment, interventional pain management, surgical referrals, and weight management services.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Promote high-quality, patient-centered care focused on safety, clinical outcomes, and improved quality of life.