About the Opportunity:

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for its Pain Medicine Division at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA. The role involves providing comprehensive care for patients with complex pain conditions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Ideal candidates will have experience in pain management, anesthesia, or primary care, but new graduates with a strong interest are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Clinical mentorship opportunities

Supportive, mission-driven environment

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Experience in pain medicine or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform outpatient clinic visits for pain conditions.
• Participate in inpatient consultations and care coordination.
• Assist with procedures and perform basic interventions.

Skills

Pain management

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Completion of Nurse Practitioner training program

Completion of Physician Assistant program

Tools

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Job description

Summary

About Highland Hospital & Alameda Health System:

Highland Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center located in Oakland, CA, serving the East Bay’s diverse and underserved communities. As part of Alameda Health System (AHS), our mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of ability to pay.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Pain Medicine Division within the Department of Anesthesia. This is a collaborative, interdisciplinary service that addresses complex pain conditions through a biopsychosocial approach, providing both outpatient and inpatient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform outpatient clinic visits for chronic, acute, and cancer-related pain conditions
• Participate in inpatient consultations and care coordination
• Assist with procedures and perform basic interventions (e.g., trigger point injections)
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, nursing staff, palliative care, surgery, and other services
• Educate patients and families about pain management strategies and treatment plans
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and documentation standards

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education:

• For Nurse Practitioners: Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program that conforms to the Board of Registered Nursing standards; graduate of an accredited Nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• For Physician Assistants: Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program of instruction in primary health care approved by the Physician Assisting Examining Committee; OR NCCPA for Physician's Assistant.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• For Nurse Practitioners:
  • Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing;
  • Possession of a current Furnishing Number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing AND Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) OR American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP); OR Certification by the National Certification Corporation as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP).
• For Physician Assistants:
  • Possession of a valid Certificate as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of MedicalQuality Assurance.
  • A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number AND Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Experience in pain medicine, anesthesia, palliative care, or primary care preferred
• New graduates with a strong interest in pain medicine are encouraged to apply

• Preferred Licenses/Certification: Dependent on area of specialty
• ACLS, ATLS, SART
• BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department or if overseeing or providing pediatric care on a regular basis).

What We Offer:

• Supportive, mission-driven environment
• Opportunities for clinical mentorship and continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits through Alameda Health System

Join Us

If you’re passionate about providing equitable, evidence-based care and working in a dynamic, patient-centered team—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to become part of our mission to serve all!

Advanced Practice Provider – Pain Medicine
Highland Hospital | Oakland, California

Highland Hospital, located in Oakland, California, is a Level 1 Trauma Center serving a diverse patient population in the East Bay. As part of Alameda Health System, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible care to our community’s most vulnerable patients.

The Pain Medicine Division is part of the Department of Anesthesia and provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain. Our team includes pain physicians, psychologists, nurses, and advanced practice providers working collaboratively in both outpatient and inpatient settings to reduce suffering and improve quality of life.

We are currently recruiting for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Pain Medicine team. This role includes outpatient clinic visits, inpatient pain consultations, participation in procedures, coordination of care, and collaboration with other hospital services including primary care, palliative care, and surgery.

While we prefer applicants with prior experience in Pain Medicine, Anesthesia, or related fields, we are also open to recent graduates with a strong interest in learning and contributing to the care of patients with complex pain needs.

If you are passionate about serving diverse communities and are committed to high-quality, team-based care, we encourage you to apply!

PAY RANGE:$83.52 - $110.94/HR

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.