Interventional Pain Medicine- Full Time NP/PA

Advocate Health Care; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Interventional Pain Medicine program at WFBMC Main in North Carolina. The role provides direct patient care including evaluations, diagnoses, and ongoing pain management within a collaborative team; schedule is daytime, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with no weekends or holidays.

This outpatient position emphasizes mentorship for new graduates, a supportive leadership structure, and opportunities for RVU

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 medical histories and focused exams.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for acute and chronic pain.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic studies and lab results.
• Prescribe medications and therapies per state regulations and policies.
• Provide patient education on diagnoses, options, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner or Physician-Assist

Education

Graduate of NP/PA program

Job description

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 management
• Previous 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 Commitment to You:

• 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, and Short- 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.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together.

Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward.

Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation.

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It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

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With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

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We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care