Description
Main Function:
- 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.
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 Nurse Practitioner (Family, Adult, or Acute Care)
- 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 NP program
Experience:
- Prior outpatient APP experience required; experience in pain management, neurosurgery, orthopedics or related disciplines strongly preferred
Pay Range: $114,000-134,000/year
Starting Pay: Based on Experience
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