Pain Management APP - Paradise, CA

Adventist Health; Paradise (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 162,571; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Paradise, CA is seeking an experienced pain management APP to provide comprehensive care to patients with chronic pain. This position requires expertise in evaluating and treating various pain conditions and a strong commitment to collaborative healthcare.

The successful candidate will hold relevant certifications and possess the ability to work effectively with a team to enhance patient outcomes in a rural health clinic. Join Adventist Health to contribute to our mission of whole-person care and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Certified APP with relevant licensure required.
• Minimum two years of primary care or allied health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of opioid therapy and management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat chronic pain conditions in an outpatient setting.
• Develop and implement action plans for improving patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and provide guidance on medical care.

Skills

Patient evaluation and treatment

Knowledge of opioid prescribing guidelines

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Mentorship and leadership

Education

Certified APP

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Adventist Health in Paradise, CA is seeking an experienced pain management APP to join our rural health clinic in beautiful Butte County, CA. Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates and treats patients with wide spectrum of chronic pain conditions including cancer pain as well as non-cancer pain conditions affecting back, neck, joints and other musculoskeletal structures as well as peripheral neuropathies including diabetic neuropathy and autoimmune neuropathies to improve their functional capabilities in an Out-Patient environment. Prescribe Opioid and non-opioid therapy while adhering to Federal and California State Opioid prescribing guidelines. Also treat patients with opioid use disorders including suboxone therapy. Orders appropriate tests, treatments and counsels, as needed. Performs complete, detailed and accurate patient histories. Reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of the patient.
• Completes physical examinations and records pertinent data in acceptable medical forms. Makes medical diagnoses and institutes therapy or patient referrals to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, resources of the community, or other physicians. Obtains and interprets patient data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as needed. Develops and implements action plan for practice changes to enhance patient outcomes in chronic pain.
• Work collaboratively with Pain Physicians and other advanced practice providers in the practice as well as nursing and ancillary staff. Transcribes and executes specific orders at the direction of the Supervising Physician. Compiles detailed narrative and case summaries. Works under minimal supervision. Completes forms pertinent to patients' medical records and issues diagnostic orders, which must be signed within specified time period as defined by hospital guidelines. Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine patient management and treatment. Mentors, develops, inspires, educates and leads staff members in patient care setting. Enhances efficiency and cost effectiveness by identifying opportunities to decrease costs, as applicable to the job.
• Provides instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients. Performs or assists with routine medical techniques and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

You’ll be successful with the following qualifications:

Education:

Certified APP

Work Experience:

• Two years primary care or allied health experience: Preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification: Required
• Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner licensure in state of practice: Required
• Board Certificated

Wage Scale: $125,000-$162,571/year

*Total compensation may vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, etc. Compensation may also vary based on productivity after initial guarantee period

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.