Pain Management Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Pain Management Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Vacaville, CA

Compensation: $80 - $85 per hour DOE

Overview: Nexus HR is seeking a full-time Pain Management Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a well-established pain-management practice with locations in Vacaville and Sacramento, CA. This position offers the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary pain-management clinic that delivers integrated, high-quality patient care through both interventional procedures and comprehensive treatment plans. The role is ideal for a clinician experienced in chronic pain treatment and committed to improving patients' quality of life.

About the Job

The Pain Management Physician Assistant will work within a collaborative team of physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to provide patient-centered pain management services. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, performing physical examinations, administering treatments (including office-based injections), managing pain therapies, monitoring patient progress, maintaining accurate medical records, and coordinating follow-up care. The practitioner will contribute to developing individualized care plans, ensure adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards, and participate in quality-improvement efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under physician supervision.
• Supports physician effectiveness by identifying short- and long-term patient care issues, providing relevant information, recommending options, and implementing directives.
• Provides high-quality pain management to patients and their families.
• Assesses patient health through interviews, physical examinations, and review of medical histories.
• Documents patient care by accurately charting in patient and departmental records.
• Ensures continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by following established procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements, anticipates changes in legislation, and advises management on necessary actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, networking, and participating in professional societies.
• Supports the development of healthcare team staff through information sharing, educational opportunities, and experiential learning.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Pain Management or comparable clinical experience.
• Skilled in office-based injections (highly preferred).
• Active DEA registration with Schedule III authority, free of restrictions.
• Must have a current California Physician Assistant (PA-C) or NP license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision