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 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 Range: $114,000-134,000/year Starting Pay: Based on Experience Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply