Pain Management NP/PA — Autonomous Clinician Delivering Impact

AVALA; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AVALA in Covington, LA, seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to support physicians in pain management. The role requires conducting histories, exams, coordinating labs and imaging, and managing injections and rehabilitation plans.

The candidate should be licensed in Louisiana, with NP/PA certification, ACLS/PALS, and experience in clinical documentation. The position emphasizes teamwork, autonomy under supervision, and high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in pain management preferred.
• Licensed NP/PA in Louisiana.
• Ability to work autonomously under physician supervision.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care as an assistant to physicians following established standards.
• Take medical histories and perform physical exams to develop diagnosis.
• Initiate labs, imaging or tests for evaluation of pain with physician review.
• Administer injections (joint, trigger point, Botox) and other in-house procedures.
• Assess post-operative patients and monitor rehabilitation plans.
• Document examination results, treatment plans and patient outcomes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

HIPAA compliance

EHR familiarity

Reliability

Education

NP/PA program graduate

ACLS/PALS certification

NP/PA certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

AVALA in Covington, LA, seeks a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to support physicians in pain management. The role requires conducting histories, exams, coordinating labs and imaging, and managing injections and rehabilitation plans.

The candidate should be licensed in Louisiana, with NP/PA certification, ACLS/PALS, and experience in clinical documentation. The position emphasizes teamwork, autonomy under supervision, and high standards of patient care.