Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant, Pain Management - Temple Faculty Practice

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for outpatient care in the Pain Management department. The role is full-time (M-F, 40 hrs/wk) with no on-call or weekends, at Temple Main with potential rotation to Episcopal, Jeanes, and Chestnut Hill campuses.

The APP will conduct exams, diagnose, prescribe treatments, and coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Active NP/PA licensure in good standing.
• Eligible for/state licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Board-certified or eligible in applicable specialty.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and diagnose illnesses in outpatient setting.
• Prescribe medications and order/interpret diagnostic tests.
• Develop treatment plans and coordinate care with physicians.
• Participate in care coordination and patient education.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree (PA program)

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Temple’s Pain Management department is searching for an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the team! This role falls under the Temple Faculty Practice division.

Setting:

Outpatient

Hours:

Fulltime: M-F, 8 hrs. a day/ 40 hrs. a week | No On Call or Weekends

Location:

Temple Main with a possible rotation to Episcopal, Jeanes & Chestnut Hill campus

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, delivers comprehensive medical care and care coordination across clinical specialties in collaboration with licensed physicians and healthcare teams. Responsibilities include conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medical therapeutics, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, assisting in surgical procedures, and counseling patients on preventive care. The APP contributes to a safe, therapeutic, and inclusive environment that prioritizes patient-centered care, respecting each individual's age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic background, and culture. All care is provided ethically, professionally, and in accordance with licensure guidelines and scope of practice.

Education

Nurse Practitioner

• Bachelors Degree : in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing . (Required)
• Masters Degree : in Nursing from an accredited Nursing program. (Required)

Physician Assistant

• Bachelors Degree (Required)
• Other : Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• CRNP - PA Cert Reg Nurse Practitioner (Required) or NCCPA - Certified Physician Assistant (Required)
• RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required) or MPA-LIC - PA Medical Physician Asst Lic (Required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)

Experience

• 2 Years experience as a nurse practitioner (Preferred) or
• 4 years’ experience as a physician assistant (Preferred)
• 1 Year experience in a clinical specialty practice (Preferred)
• 1 year outpatient/ambulatory experience (Preferred)
• Experience in an EPIC environment (Preferred)