Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Centurion Spine and Pain Centers; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health and welfare benefits

CME allowance

Supportive clinical environment

No nights and minimal weekends

Job summary

A healthcare center in Brunswick, GA is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to supervise and provide direct patient care in pain management. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and educating patients about pain management. Candidates should have certification as a Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, with strong communication and assessment skills. The role offers competitive compensation and a supportive clinical environment, with minimal weekend work.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Physician's Assistant, APRN, or Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience in pain management, orthopedics, or primary care preferred.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including medical history.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for pain management.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies.
• Order and evaluate laboratory and imaging studies.
• Assist with in-office procedures and follow-up evaluations.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies and medications.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and external specialists.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support clinic workflow and maintain patient satisfaction.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Clinical reasoning skills

Education

Certification as a Physician's Assistant or APRN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will work under the supervision of our Pain Management Physician(s) to provide direct patient care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, follow-up visits, and patient education. The APP will deliver high-quality care consistent with evidence-based clinical guidelines and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic review.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
• Participate in medication management, including controlled substance prescribing per state/federal requirements and clinic policies.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and imaging studies.
• Assist providers with in-office procedures and follow-up evaluations.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies, treatment plans, and medication usage.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, surgical teams, and external specialists as needed.
• Document patient encounters in the EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support clinic workflow and maintain positive patient experience and satisfaction.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Certification as a Physician's Assistant, APRN, or State of Florida Certified Nurse Practitioner or certification pending, as documented by temporary certificate.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Pain management, orthopedics, neurology, rheumatology, or primary care experience preferred (but not required depending on training structure).
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function independently within scope and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with chronic pain management or interventional pain procedures.
• Experience with controlled substance management and monitoring (UDS, PDMP, opioid agreements).
• Familiarity with EMR systems.
• Knowledge of spine or musculoskeletal disorders.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• CME allowance.
• Supportive clinical environment.
• No nights and minimal weekends (depending on clinic schedule).