Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

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

Job Title: Physician Assistant – Pain Management
Location: La Mesa
Job Type: Full time, can be Part time if needed
Department: Pain Management
Reports To: Medical Director / Supervising Physician

Job Summary:

Do you want to join a large pain management practice in Southern California where patient care and teamwork always comes first! Then California Pain is the place for you!! We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) with a strong interest in pain management to join our multidisciplinary care team. The PA will work under the supervision of a pain management physician, performing comprehensive assessments, diagnosing and treating patients with acute and chronic pain, and participating in ongoing care planning to improve patient quality of life.

Key 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 in accordance with state regulations and supervision agreements.
• Perform in-office procedures (e.g., joint injections, trigger point injections) as appropriate to training and scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists, and other providers to deliver holistic pain care.
• Provide patient education on medication management, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA and clinical standards.
• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and continuing education programs related to pain management.

Qualifications:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan options.