Pain Management APP
About The Position
The Pain Management Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management for patients with acute and chronic pain. Working closely with the Pain CRNA and multidisciplinary care teams, the provider develops individualized treatment plans, supports interventional pain procedures, manages medications, and promotes improved patient outcomes, function, and quality of life. The role includes assessing and diagnosing pain conditions; providing medication management and follow-up care; evaluating patients before and after interventional procedures; educating patients and families about treatment options; and coordinating care with primary care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and other specialties. The provider also supports responsible prescribing, maintains accurate clinical documentation, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and performs or assists with procedures consistent with approved clinical privileges. Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota providing personalized care across the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. Its Pain Management team combines interventional procedures, medication management, patient education, and specialty collaboration to improve patient function and quality of life.
Requirements
- For Nurse Practitioners: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master's or doctoral degree, or equivalent preparation accepted under Minnesota licensure requirements.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Current Minnesota RN and APRN licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure before beginning practice.
- For Nurse Practitioners: Current national Nurse Practitioner certification in an appropriate population focus.
- For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- For Physician Assistants: Current Minnesota Physician Assistant licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure before beginning practice.
- For Physician Assistants: Current NCCPA certification.
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain registration before assuming prescribing responsibilities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Lakewood Health System credentialing and clinical privileges.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- 3–5 years of experience in pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurology, or a related specialty.
- Specialized pain management training.
- Experience supporting interventional pain procedures.
- Ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans focused on improving patient function and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose acute and chronic pain conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care.
- Evaluate patients before and after interventional procedures.
- Educate patients and families about treatment options.
- Coordinate care with primary care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and other specialties.
- Collaborate with the Pain CRNA and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Support responsible prescribing practices and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Perform or assist with procedures consistent with approved clinical privileges.
Benefits
- Generous planned time off and wellness time off.
- 401(k) match.
- Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year.
- Employer HSA contributions.
- Employer-paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage.
- Opportunities for growth within the system and support in pursuing personal goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
