Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Pain Care - Kennebunk

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent follow-up visits for patients with chronic pain conditions
• Participate in new patient consultations in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in coordination with the care team
• Prescribe and manage medications, including controlled substances, in compliance with CDC and state guidelines
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Monitor patient progress, treatment effectiveness, and adjust care plans as needed
• Provide patient education on pain management strategies, medication safety, and lifestyle modifications
• Collaborate closely with interventional pain physicians
• Career Development
• Coordinate care with social workers to support patients’ psychosocial and behavioral health needs

Qualifications

• Successful completion of accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Master's Degree required.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Certification of Physician Associate/Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required for PA's.
• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP).
• Experience in pain management, primary care, or related field preferred.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary or integrated care settings.
• Prior experience in pain management, musculoskeletal care, primary care, or related field preferred.

Current Procedures Performed By APPs

• Subacromial bursa injection
• Suprascapular Nerve block
• Glenohumeral joint injection
• Biceps tendon sheath injection
• Piriformis Injection
• Greater Trochanteric bursa injections
• Knee injection/aspiration
• Deeper trigger points

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates
• CME expense reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid Time Off
• CME time
• Retail options with employer contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage

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