Pain Management Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CVMC

Central Vermont Medical Center • Berlin, VT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Department of Anesthesiology supporting the Chronic Pain and Spine patient population at Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC), with potential expansion to the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC). This is a new and highly specialized role, created to support growing patient demand, improve access, and enhance care coordination for patients with chronic pain and spine-related conditions. The APP will play a key role in managing patients within the pain and spine care pathway, working closely with physicians and orthopedic teams to provide follow-up care, triage, and care coordination. This position offers the opportunity to help build and shape a new APP role.

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Eligible for Vermont licensure
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s or Doctoral degree) approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing or national accrediting agency
• Maintains active licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and active, unrestricted licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice RN (APRN) by the Vermont Board of Nursing
• Physician Assistant (PA) Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program at an institution accredited by ARC‑PA (Accreditation and Review Commission on Education for the PA)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active, unrestricted licensure to practice as a PA by the Vermont Board of Medical Practice
• DEA registration (or eligibility)

Nice To Haves

• Prior APP experience in spine, orthopedics, neurology, or pain management
• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills
• Ability to manage complex chronic pain patients
• RNFA certification strongly recommended
• Master’s degree preferred (for PA)

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up care for patients with chronic pain conditions, particularly non-surgical spine patients
• Perform triage and referral evaluation, determining appropriate care pathways: Orthopedic spine consultation, Pain management / procedural interventions, Referral back to primary care
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams including Anesthesiology and Orthopedics
• Support follow-up and care planning
• Collaborate closely with physicians and existing APPs in the orthopedic group
• Contribute to improving patient access, continuity, and overall care experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level