Physician Assistant - Pain Medicine

About the Role

Provides high-quality, evidence-based outpatient pain management care under the supervision of a Pain Medicine physician. Manages patients with acute, chronic, and complex pain conditions using a multimodal, biopsychosocial approach. Supports safe and effective opioid stewardship in alignment with federal and state guidelines. Leads and supports clinical staff in developing efficient, patient-centered workflows. Ensures clinical practice aligns with the strategic goals of the health system. Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives within the Pain Management department. Assists with clinical triage, follow-up care, and coordination among interdisciplinary pain care providers. Participates in after-hours call for non-emergent outpatient pain management issues as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Manages patients with acute, chronic, and complex pain conditions using a multimodal, biopsychosocial approach.
• Supports safe and effective opioid stewardship in alignment with federal and state guidelines.
• Leads and supports clinical staff in developing efficient, patient-centered workflows.
• Ensures clinical practice aligns with the strategic goals of the health system.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives within the Pain Management department.
• Assists with clinical triage, follow-up care, and coordination among interdisciplinary pain care providers.
• Participates in after-hours call for non-emergent outpatient pain management issues as scheduled.

Job Specific Competencies

• Demonstrated competence in pain assessment, differential diagnosis, and development of comprehensive treatment plans.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory results, and procedural findings relevant to pain conditions.
• Knowledge of multimodal pain therapies, including:
  • Non-opioid pharmacologic therapy
  • Opioid prescribing and monitoring per regulations
  • Behavioral and functional strategies
  • Interventional options
• Strong understanding of opioid-related risk mitigation, including PDMP checks, urine drug screening, treatment agreements, and tapering protocols.
• Performs office-based procedures such as trigger point and joint injections.
• Collaborates with physician to supervise and manage spinal cord stimulator patients.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with clinical staff, pain specialists, referring providers, and hospital leadership.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements related to pain management (CDC Guidelines, NYS pain prescribing laws, DEA regulations, etc.).
• Generates accurate, timely (within 2 business days) documentation sufficient for regulatory, clinical, and billing needs.

Qualifications

• Current NYS licensure and registration as a Physician Assistant
• National board certification (AANP/ANCC for NP)
• Active DEA license
• Experience in Pain Management or Neurology preferred
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and pain-related documentation/billing requirements preferred

Education

Graduation from an accredited PA Program

Experience

Prior outpatient APP experience required; experience in pain management, neurosurgery, orthopedics, or related disciplines strongly preferred

Pay

Pay Range: $114,000-$134,000/year
Starting Pay: Based on Experience

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