Advanced Practice Provider

Jax Spine & Pain Centers•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Provider works under the supervision of Pain Management Physician(s) to provide direct patient care in the Pooler and Savannah offices. Care includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, follow-up visits, and patient education, delivered consistently with evidence-based clinical guidelines and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Certification as a Physician's Assistant, APRN, or State of Florida Certified Nurse Practitioner, or certification pending as documented by a temporary certificate.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical reasoning skills.
Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to function independently within scope and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Completed degrees from an accredited institution above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Pain-management, orthopedics, neurology, rheumatology, or primary-care experience is preferred, but not required depending on training structure.
Experience with chronic pain management or interventional pain procedures.
Experience with controlled-substance management and monitoring, including UDS, PDMP, and opioid agreements.
Familiarity with EMR systems.
Knowledge of spine or musculoskeletal disorders.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic review.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
Participate in medication management, including controlled-substance prescribing in accordance with state and federal requirements and clinic policies.
Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and imaging studies.
Assist providers with in-office procedures and follow-up evaluations.
Educate patients about pain-management strategies, treatment plans, and medication use.
Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, surgical teams, and external specialists as needed.
Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in the EMR.
Participate in quality-improvement, compliance, and patient-safety initiatives.
Support clinic workflow and maintain positive patient experience and satisfaction.