Pain Management Advance Practice Provider (APP)

MaineHealth; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

MaineHealth in Kennebunk is seeking a Pain Management Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA) for 0.5 FTE (20 hrs/week) to join a multidisciplinary team. The APP will independently follow up with chronic pain patients, participate in new consultations, and develop personalized treatment plans under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include managing medications (including controlled substances) per CDC/state guidelines, educating patients, and coordinating with social workers and interventional

Qualifications

• Must complete an accredited Acute Care NP or PA program and hold state licensure.
• DEA license with prescriptive authority.
• Experience in pain management or related field preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and communication skills.

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 and state guidelines.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies, medication safety, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with interventional pain physicians.
• Coordinate care with social workers to support psychosocial needs.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
• Adhere to regulatory, ethical, and clinical standards of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment and diagnostics

Communication and interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team-based collaboration

Pain management experience

CDC opioid guidelines knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Acute Care NP or PA

Job description

Job Title: Pain Management Advance Practice Provider (APP)

Location: Kennebunk Pain Care Maine Health

Employment Type: 0.5 FTE (20 hrs/week)

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.

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 $56,950 to $73,700.
• In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

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

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. For more information please contact Sophia Rideout, Physician & APP Recruiter, at [e-mail].

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