Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Outpatient Comprehensive Pain & Spine - Nampa, ID

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) has an excellent opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our existing Comprehensive Pain and Spine team in Nampa, Idaho. Currently, the group consists of one physician and one Advanced Practice Provider (APP). We are seeking a medical professional committed to a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care who is willing to support a growing practice in Boise and surrounding communities. The Boise Metro Area consistently ranks as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play! Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation. The ideal candidate will commit to patient care while demonstrating and modeling our organization's Mission, Vision and Values. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Physician Assistance or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho
Valid controlled substance registration with Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA
A strong medical background and a desire to develop a practice to support a growing multi-specialty medical group
Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Previous advance practice provider experience in pain management preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic pain
Developing treatment plans that include medication management (opioid and non-opioid)
Ordering appropriate injection therapies
Prescribing conservative therapies (physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, pool therapy)
Ordering and interpreting imaging studies and labs
Making appropriate referrals to outside specialties such as orthopedics and neurosurgery