Interventional Pain Medicine- Full Time NP/PA

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, High Point, NC, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Interventional Pain Medicine team in an outpatient setting. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain under collaborative practice agreements, with a focus on evidence-based pain management and patient education.

Offering a daytime schedule, 40 hours per week, no weekend or night shifts, and RVU incentives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current or eligible North Carolina licensure.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current BLS certification (or eligible upon hire).
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and performing focused physical examinations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies and laboratory results.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations, organizational policies, and collaborative practice agreements.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, pain management strategies, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental activities as appropriate.

Skills

Team-based clinical environment

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Job description

Department 02302 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pain Medicine: Med Mgmt

Department 02302 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pain Medicine: Med Mgmt

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information Daytime M-F/ 0800-1700

No weekends or Holidays

Pay Range $51.05 - $76.60

The APP will provide direct patient care through evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of patients within the Interventional Pain Medicine practice. This role is ideal for both experienced providers and motivated new graduates seeking mentorship within a highly collaborative environment.

Position Highlights

• Full-time outpatient practice with no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities
• Collaborative team consisting of 12 physicians and 7 APPs
• Average patient volume of 14-16 patients per day
• Dedicated administrative time (4 hours weekly) for chart completion, inbox management, and care coordination
• Supportive physician leadership and team-based care model
• Opportunity for performance-based RVU incentives
• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and performing focused physical examinations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies and laboratory results
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations, organizational policies, and collaborative practice agreements
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, pain management strategies, and follow-up care
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental activities as appropriate

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current or eligible North Carolina licensure
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current BLS certification (or eligible upon hire)
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based clinical environment

Preferred

• Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification or Physician Assistant certification
• Interest in Pain Medicine and chronic pain managementPrevious clinical experience in pain management, primary care, orthopedics, neurology, rehabilitation, or related specialties

Why Join Us?

Join a growing Interventional Pain Medicine program where collaboration, provider support, and work-life balance are prioritized. This position offers a structured weekday schedule, strong physician partnership, dedicated administrative time, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based pain management care.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our collaborative Interventional Pain Medicine team in High Point, North Carolina. This outpatient position offers the opportunity to work alongside a supportive group of physicians and APPs focused on delivering comprehensive pain management care to patients experiencing acute and chronic pain conditions.