Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management $120K+

Advance Pain Management; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Pain Management in Atlanta, GA seeks a motivated Nurse Practitioner to join our interventional pain management practice. Training is provided; previous pain management experience is not required.

You will evaluate patients, manage follow‑ups, review imaging, monitor meds, and coordinate procedures with our supervising physician. The role emphasizes interventional and conservative therapies, minimizing opioid use whenever appropriate, and requires strong assessment and documentation

Qualifications

• Active Georgia NP license and APRN authorization.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Graduate degree from an accredited NP program.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment‑planning skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy outpatient clinic schedule.
• Commitment to safe prescribing practices and evidence‑based patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new patients and manage follow‑up visits.
• Review diagnostic imaging and coordinate interventional procedures.
• Monitor medication compliance and PDMP usage.
• Coordinate interventional pain management with supervising physician.
• Develop individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Georgia NP license

APRN authorization

National board certification

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Outpatient clinic management

Education

Graduate degree from an accredited NP program

Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and patient-focused Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our established Interventional Pain Management practice. Previous pain management experience is not required. We are willing to provide training and clinical guidance to the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain.

This position involves evaluating new patients, managing established patients during follow-up visits, reviewing diagnostic imaging, monitoring medication compliance, and coordinating interventional pain management procedures with our supervising physician.

Our practice emphasizes interventional treatment, conservative therapies, improved patient function, and minimizing reliance on opioid medications whenever clinically appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and patient-focused Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our established Interventional Pain Management practice. Previous pain management experience is not required. We are willing to provide training and clinical guidance to the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain.

This position involves evaluating new patients, managing established patients during follow-up visits, reviewing diagnostic imaging, monitoring medication compliance, and coordinating interventional pain management procedures with our supervising physician.

Our practice emphasizes interventional treatment, conservative therapies, improved patient function, and minimizing reliance on opioid medications whenever clinically appropriate.

Patient Evaluation & Management

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of new patients, including medical history, physical examinations, and review of previous treatments.
• Manage follow-up visits to evaluate treatment effectiveness, patient progress, and changes in symptoms.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, diagnostic studies, and patient needs.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Diagnostic Imaging & Treatment Planning

• Review and interpret radiology reports, including MRI, CT, and X‑ray findings, in conjunction with clinical symptoms.
• Order appropriate diagnostic imaging and additional studies when medically indicated.
• Order physical therapy and other conservative treatment modalities.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment and modify care plans as necessary.

Medication Management & Compliance

• Review urine and other toxicology screening results to assess medication compliance.
• Review the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) to identify controlled‑substance prescriptions from other providers and assess potential safety concerns.
• Monitor patients receiving controlled medications in accordance with applicable regulations and practice protocols.
• Identify potential medication misuse, concerning prescribing patterns, and drug interactions.
• Develop treatment plans that prioritize patient safety, appropriate medication use, and the lowest effective opioid dose when opioids are clinically indicated.
• Promote non‑opioid and interventional alternatives whenever appropriate.

Interventional Pain Management

• Evaluate patients for appropriate interventional pain management procedures.
• Coordinate with the physician to identify and schedule medically indicated procedures.
• Prepare and submit procedure orders for physician review and scheduling, including epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, and other interventional treatments.
• Review procedure outcomes and provide follow‑up care.
• Collaborate with the physician and clinical team to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Georgia Nurse Practitioner license and applicable APRN authorization.
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment‑planning skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy outpatient clinic schedule.
• Commitment to safe prescribing practices and evidence‑based patient care.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Pain Management, Orthopedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Familiarity with interventional pain management procedures.
• Experience reviewing diagnostic imaging reports.
• Knowledge of opioid prescribing guidelines, toxicology monitoring, and PDMP requirements.
• Experience with EMR systems.