Pain Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

About the role

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, primarily at our Fair Oaks Pain Clinic with possible travel to Fairfax East and Loudoun Pain Clinics as needed. Inova Comprehensive Pain Centers provide a range of services for individuals with acute or chronic pain, combining the expertise of multidisciplinary pain and behavioral health specialists to offer advanced treatment options in a supportive environment. We emphasize interventional pain procedures and nonopioid therapies to control and relieve pain.

Responsibilities

• See a mix of new and established patients to collaborate with and support one physician at the Fair Oaks pain clinic, as well as additional physicians at other locations in Fairfax and Loudoun as needed.
• Obtain comprehensive medical and pain histories.
• Perform focused physical exams (spinal, motor, and musculoskeletal).
• Manage and assess acute and chronic (primarily) pain conditions.
• Recommend pharmacologic options, including non-opioid management.
• Provide patient education and referrals to Neurosurgery, Behavioral Health, Rehab/PT, and other specialties as appropriate.
• Perform procedural interventions if interested, such as trigger point and joint injections.
• Assess behavioral comorbidities and refer to the on-staff pain psychologist when appropriate.
• Assist with and perform prior authorizations, peer-to-peer reviews, and patient follow-ups.

Common conditions managed include:

• Chronic low back pain
• Neck pain
• Radiculopathy
• Spinal stenosis
• Degenerative disc disease
• Neuropathic pain
• Post-surgical pain

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Master's degree required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Provider preferred.
• Prior experience in Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Anesthesiology, Primary Care, or a related specialty is preferred.
• Experience evaluating and managing patients with acute and chronic pain conditions is desirable.
• Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor.
• Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of prior Advanced Practice Provider experience.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a robust team member wellness program.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, and a compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Opportunities for sign-on, retention, and relocation bonuses.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day. A 457B retirement plan is also available for providers in a 0.5 FTE and greater.
• CME Support: Up to $2,500 a year for CME support and up to 3 days of CME time.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off and paid parental leave.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.