Pain Management Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) | San Diego, CA Advanced Practice Jul 7 Pain Management Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Np/pa) Location: San Diego, CA Setting: Outpatient Clinic Term: 12 months assignment with a potential for extension Shift Schedule: Full or Part Time Pay Rate: $90/hr Benefits for Pain Management Nurse practitioner or Physician assistant (NP/PA): Weekly pay Malpractice insurance coverage Credentialing and compliance support Qualifications of Pain Management Nurse practitioner or Physician assistant (NP/PA): Active California NP or PA license Active DEA registration or ability to obtain Current BLS/ACLS certification Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred (pain management, orthopedics, neurology, anesthesia, or related field) Experience with EHR systems; eClinicalWorks or Epic preferred Strong clinical judgment and communication skills Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred Experience with chronic pain management, opioid agreements, and CURES/PDMP monitoring preferred Duties/Responsibilities of Pain Management Nurse practitioner or Physician assistant (NP/PA): Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including history, physical exams, and review of diagnostic studies Develop and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians Prescribe and manage medications, including opioid and non-opioid therapies, in compliance with California regulations and CURES requirements Assist with or perform interventional procedures such as trigger point injections and joint injections (training available) Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and studies including X-ray, MRI, CT, and EMG/NCS Monitor patient progress and document care within the electronic health record (eClinicalWorks) Coordinate multidisciplinary care including referrals to physical therapy, behavioral health, and specialty care Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-management strategies Participate in case conferences, quality initiatives, and continuing education Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and clinical guidelines