Pain Management PA/NP — Hands-on, Patient-Centered Care

California Pain; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance coverage

Retirement plan options

Job summary

California Pain in La Mesa seeks a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Pain Management team under supervision of a pain management physician. The PA will perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat acute and chronic pain, and contribute to ongoing care planning to improve patient quality of life.

The role requires CA PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and a DEA license. 1–2 years in pain management or related fields is preferred, with strong EMR proficiency and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current CA PA license.
• NCCPA certification required.
• DEA license with prescriptive authority.
• 1–2 years of experience in pain management, orthopedics, neurology, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and clinical documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments including history, physical examination, and review of diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement individualized pain management treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests under supervision.
• Perform in-office procedures (e.g., joint injections, trigger point injections) as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists, and other providers to deliver holistic pain care.
• Educate patients on medication management, lifestyle changes, and treatment plans.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and continuing education programs.

Skills

PA licensure CA

NCCPA certification

DEA license

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Pain management experience

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

California Pain in La Mesa seeks a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Pain Management team under supervision of a pain management physician. The PA will perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat acute and chronic pain, and contribute to ongoing care planning to improve patient quality of life.

The role requires CA PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and a DEA license. 1–2 years in pain management or related fields is preferred, with strong EMR proficiency and teamwork skills.