Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Pain Care - Kennebunk

MaineHealth; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Total compensation package

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Productivity incentives

Quality incentives

Job summary

MaineHealth in Kennebunk, ME seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner or PA to join our Pain Management team as an APP. The role provides independent follow-up care, participates in new patient consultations, and manages pain medications in line with CDC guidelines.

This 0.5 FTE position requires collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, developing individualized plans, documenting in the EMR, and upholding regulatory and ethical standards of care while supporting patients'

Qualifications

• Successful completion of accredited Acute Care NP or PA program and Master’s degree.
• Current Maine license or eligible; DEA license with prescriptive authority.
• NCCPA certification for PA or NP board certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent follow-up visits for chronic pain patients.
• Participate in new patient consultations with supervising physicians.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with the care team.
• Prescribe and manage medications, including controlled substances, per CDC/state guidelines.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies and safety.
• Collaborate with interventional pain physicians and social workers.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Opioid prescribing knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Acute Care NP or PA program

State license Maine or eligible for licensure

DEA license with prescriptive authority

NCCPA certification for PA

Board certification as NP (FNP/AGNP)

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Description

Job Title: Pain Management Advance Practice Provider (APP)

Location: Kennebunk Pain Care Maine Health

Employment Type: 0.5 FTE

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) to join our comprehensive pain management team. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians and a multidisciplinary care team to evaluate, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions. This role includes independent follow-up care, participation in new patient consultations under physician supervision, and responsible pain medication management in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent follow-up visits for patients with chronic pain conditions
• Participate in new patient consultations in collaboration with supervising physicians
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in coordination with the care team
• Prescribe and manage medications, including controlled substances, in compliance with CDC and state guidelines
• Monitor patient progress, treatment effectiveness, and adjust care plans as needed
• Provide patient education on pain management strategies, medication safety, and lifestyle modifications
• Collaborate closely with interventional pain physicians.
• Coordinate care with social workers to support patients’ psychosocial and behavioral health needs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, ethical, and clinical standards of care

Current Procedures Performed By APPs

• Subacromial bursa injection
• Suprascapular Nerve block
• Glenohumeral joint injection
• Biceps tendon sheath injection
• Piriformis Injection
• Greater Trochanteric bursa injections
• Knee injection/aspiration
• deeper trigger points

Qualifications

• Successful completion of accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Master's Degree required.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure. Certification of Physician Associate/Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required for PA's. Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., FNP, AGNP)
• DEA license with prescriptive authority
• Experience in pain management, primary care, or related field preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of CDC guidelines for opioid prescribing and pain management best practices Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an APP
• Prior experience in pain management, musculoskeletal care, primary care, or related field preferred
• Experience working in multidisciplinary or integrated care settings.
• Work Environment
• Collaborative, team-based setting with support from interventional pain physicians.
• Focus on comprehensive, patient-centered care addressing physical and psychosocial aspects of pain

Benefits And Compensation

• At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums.
• The annual base pay range for this position at a 0.5 FTE is $57,783 to $74,778.
• In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.