Part-Time - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - IS/Pain Management

The CORE Institute; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their Interventional Spine and Pain team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a fellowship-trained physician in a multi-specialty office, providing comprehensive care across various disciplines. Enjoy a flexible 2.5-day work week with a variety of excellent benefits, including competitive salary and productivity bonuses. If you're a motivated practitioner eager to make a difference in healthcare, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

401k with matching

CME days with reimbursement

PTO

Sick time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Current state PA license and CPR certification required.
• Experience in orthopedics, pain management, or spine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care as delegated by the physician.
• Assesses patient health status and determines appropriate procedures.
• Documents patient information and provides continuity of care.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response (CPR)

Patient Education

Suturing Wounds

Triage Skills

Education

Master's Degree (MS) preferred

Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Category: Provider

Requisition Number: PHYSI010028

Posted: March 5, 2025

Position Type: Part-Time

Locations

Sun City West Clinic
14520 W. Granite Valley Dr.
Suite 210
Sun City West, AZ 85375, USA

The CORE Institute is in search of a part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Interventional Spine and Pain team. This APP will work with a fellowship trained physician in the Sun City West Clinic. This position is held in a multi-specialty office which hosts general orthopedics, spine, pain management, neurology, and physical therapy, allowing for excellent continuity of care.

This position includes office, outpatient call, and a variety of excellent benefits. Tailor your schedule to a 2.5 day work week with a half day of administrative time. Outpatient call 4-5 weeks per year. We offer a competitive base salary and opportunity for monthly productivity bonus. The CORE Institute offers 401k with matching, CME days with reimbursement, PTO, sick time and several insurance options including medical/dental/vision benefits dependent on employment status.

The CORE Institute delivers integrated, comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological care. The CORE Institute is built upon a foundation of pioneering research, academics, community service, and a passion for excellence in patient care. The organization continues to be a leader in payor-reform initiatives, and it is at the forefront of systems-based quality programs that drive value and improve the quality of patient care.

If you are a motivated practitioner who strives to be on the forefront of healthcare, The CORE Institute may be the place for you!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Responsible for providing medical care as delegated by the physician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses patient health status including state of wellness, compliance with the care plan and determines appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, doing physicals, monitoring therapies, giving injections and medications, suturing wounds.
• Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems.
• Responds to emergencies including the use of CPR.
• Documents patient information and care provided in patient records and maintain patient statistics.
• Educates patients and families as appropriate. It provides continuity of care.
• Assists physicians with surgeries in the operating room.
• Participates in rounds at the hospital and responds to patient calls received after hours and on weekends.
• Consults with other staff as necessary.

EDUCATION:

MS preferred. Graduate of AMA accredited physician assistant program.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in orthopedics/ pain management / spine is required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Current state PA license, certified by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, current CPR certification.

Current Arizona license for Registered Nurse. Current Arizona license for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Certification by national certifying body as approved by the Arizona APRN Board.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following the treatment plan.
• Knowledge of how to assess patient health and measure/record physiologic and growth indices.
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.

SKILLS:

• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
• Skill in evaluating and revising the care plan based on patient changes.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to make responsible decisions within the scope of a dependent medical practitioner.
• Ability to develop health education programs and materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.