Job Details

Description:

At Center for Pain & Supportive Care (CPSC), our mission is to support patients on their pain journey by improving their quality of life and ensuring that no patient loses a day to pain. 

In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with chronic pain secondary to complex conditions or pain related to cancer utilizing a multi-modal approach. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in pain management, excellent communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to care. You should be comfortable working autonomously and with a team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Develop and implement individualized pain management treatment plans 
• Prescribe medications and/or therapy per practice guidelines
• Practice in a safe and compliant manner in accordance with practice polices and protocols as well as state and national regulatory licensing guidelines
• Refer for procedures and device implants as deemed medically necessary for patients 
• Refer for CPSC behavioral interventions when medically necessary
• Manage after-hour phone calls for cancer patients, typically weekly call is every three weeks
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records within NextGen Electronic Health Record
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of pain management interventions and treatment plans
• Opportunity to develop skills to manage Targeted Drug Delivery and Neurostimulation Systems 
• Opportunity to perform interventional procedures within scope of practice

Requirements:

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies or Master or Doctorate degree in Nursing with a valid Nurse Practitioner certification 
• Valid license in the state of Arizona without restrictions
• Valid DEA license without restrictions
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and interventional pain management techniques, preferred

Additional Information:

• Clinic Schedule: 
  • 8:00 to 4:30, Monday – Friday
  • Possible 4 shifts per week, if preferred
• Salary:  $130,000 to $145,000
• Benefits:  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Retirement Savings Plans
• EHR: NextGen
• Start Date: Mid-March to Early April, though flexible.