Nurse Practitioner

Surgery Partners; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or PA-C for our outpatient Pain Management clinic in Orlando. The role focuses on evaluating and managing acute and chronic pain, collaborating with pain physicians and staff to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

You will perform pain-focused assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care across a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced setting. This position offers full-time hours and clinical growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or PA-C.
• Active, unrestricted NP or PA license in the practicing state.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed pain-focused evaluations and functional assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pain conditions per protocols.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans including interventional and non-interventional therapies.
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic imaging and labs.

Skills

Pain assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision making

Patient education

Emergency response

Effective communication

Documentation in EMR

Education

NP or PA program graduation

National certification as NP or PA-C

Active, unrestricted NP/PA license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Clinical software applications

Word processing

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) – Pain Management

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am -5pm

Practice Setting: Outpatient Pain Management

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care in an interventional pain management setting. This role focuses on evaluating and managing patients with acute and chronic pain conditions while collaborating closely with pain management physicians and clinical staff to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform detailed pain-focused patient evaluations, including medical history, physical examinations, and functional assessments
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pain conditions in accordance with established pain management protocols
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans, including interventional and non-interventional therapies
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory tests, and other studies related to pain management
• Prescribe medications in compliance with state regulations and practice guidelines, including non-opioid and adjunctive therapies
• Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure evaluations and patient education
• Document all patient encounters, procedures, and treatment plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and families on pain conditions, treatment options, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care
• Adhere to pain management compliance standards, quality measures, and infection control policies
• Respond appropriately and effectively in urgent or emergent clinical situations
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical meetings as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner or PA-C
• Active, unrestricted NP or PA license in the practicing state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification (ACLS preferred)
• Intermediate proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems
• Knowledge of word processing and clinical software applications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills with a pain management focus
• Knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurologic, and spine-related conditions
• Understanding of pain management medications, including indications, contraindications, dosing, and side effects
• Familiarity with opioid stewardship principles and regulatory requirements
• Ability to assess functional limitations and treatment response
• Ability to educate patients on interventional procedures, conservative therapies, and lifestyle modifications
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Ability to make sound clinical and administrative decisions within scope of practice
• Knowledge of accreditation, certification, and compliance requirements related to pain management
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure or emergency situations
• Awareness of current and emerging trends in interventional pain management techniques and technologies

Work Environment

This position functions in a fast-paced pain management clinic and procedural environment requiring professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.