Geriatric Pain Management NP/PA – Columbus/Springfield

NPHire; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance with tail cover

Formal onboarding program

Job summary

NPHire in Ohio is expanding its footprint by hiring two Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to cover Columbus and Springfield, delivering specialized pain and palliative care to geriatric residents in skilled nursing facilities, with consistent follow-up for the same patients week after week.

You will conduct pain assessments, build individualized treatment plans, manage medications, and coordinate closely with facility staff and physicians, traveling between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Ohio NP or PA license is required.
• AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, or PA-C certification.
• Fully onsite availability; travel between facilities is required.
• Experience caring for geriatric patients in skilled nursing settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pain assessments and medical history reviews.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based pain and palliative treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage pain medications in line with regulations.
• Coordinate referrals for therapies and interventional procedures.
• Educate patients and families on pain management strategies.
• Collaborate with facility staff and physicians to ensure coordinated care.
• Document thoroughly in TEBRA and PointClickCare and track outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Critical thinking

Travel between facilities

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner or PA certification

Job description

A growing pain management practice is expanding its Ohio presence, and is hiring two Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to launch coverage across the Columbus and Springfield markets. You'd provide specialized pain and palliative care to geriatric residents in skilled nursing facilities, rounding on the same patients over time rather than working through a rotating panel — conducting pain assessments, building individualized treatment plans, managing medications, and coordinating closely with facility staff and physicians.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Two openings, one growing footprint — you and a fellow hire would be building coverage across Columbus and Springfield together, not inheriting someone else's established routine, with more positions opening as additional facilities come on board. Malpractice insurance with tail coverage included, protecting you against claims filed even after you leave the role — a benefit most employers don't offer, and exposure many providers otherwise carry quietly for years. New graduates are genuinely welcome, supported by a formal onboarding program rather than being thrown in cold; 5+ years of relevant RN experience also counts toward the experience bar. Deeply needed work — pain in older adults in skilled nursing facilities is chronically undertreated, and you'd be the provider who finally assesses and manages it properly, following the same residents week after week.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pain assessments, including medical history review, physical exams, and identifying the source and severity of pain.
• Build individualized, evidence-based treatment plans combining pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and interventional approaches for acute and chronic pain.
• Prescribe and manage pain medications, monitoring dosages in line with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate referrals for physical therapy, acupuncture, spinal blocks, and other interventional techniques.
• Educate patients and families on pain management strategies, coping mechanisms, and lifestyle changes.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and other providers to keep care coordinated and outcomes on track.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness through follow-up visits, adjusting plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in TEBRA and PointClickCare.
• Build strong working relationships with leadership and staff at each partner facility.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Ohio NP or PA license.
• AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, or PA-C certification.
• Fully onsite availability — this role is not remote or hybrid.
• Able to travel between facilities across the Columbus and Springfield area.
• Strong communication skills, compassion, and critical thinking, with a commitment to staying current in the field.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with facility leadership and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience caring for geriatric patients.
• Background in skilled nursing, long-term care, palliative care, or hospice.
• Solid understanding of pain mechanisms, pharmacology, and the psychosocial aspects of chronic pain.
• Experience with TEBRA or PointClickCare.

Compensation and Benefits

• Fee-for-service: $10 per patient visit (average 40 patients per day).
• Malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.
• Formal onboarding program.
• Full-time hours, with schedule varying by facility and caseload.
• Licensure costs are the candidate's responsibility; no sign-on bonus or relocation assistance offered.