Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Provider

Jax Spine & Pain Centers; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

CME allowance

No nights

Supportive environment

Job summary

Jax Spine and Pain Center is seeking a qualified PA/NP to join our Pain Management team serving the Pooler and Savannah offices. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, manage medications, and educate patients in evidence-based pain care.

You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and specialists, perform procedures assistance, and document encounters in the EMR. This role offers a supportive environment with no night shifts and limited weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Active PA or APRN license in good standing.
• Experience in pain management or related fields preferred.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical exam.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for acute and chronic pain.
• Participate in medication management and controlled substance prescribing per guidelines.
• Order and interpret labs/imaging and support in-office procedures.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies and medication use.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR and support patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Pain management

Assessment & diagnosis

Patient education

Communication

Education

PA license

APRN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Summary:

The Provider will work under the supervision of our Pain Management Physician(s) to provide direct patient care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, follow-up visits, and patient education. The Provider will deliver high-quality care consistent with evidence-based clinical guidelines and regulatory standards in our Pooler and Savannah offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including medical history, physical exam, and diagnostic review.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
• Participate in medication management, including controlled substance prescribing per state/federal requirements and clinic policies.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and imaging studies.
• Assist providers with in-office procedures and follow-up evaluations.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies, treatment plans, and medication usage.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, surgical teams, and external specialists as needed.
• Document patient encounters in the EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support clinic workflow and maintain positive patient experience and satisfaction.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Certification as a Physician's Assistant, APRN, OR State of Florida Certified Nurse Practitioner or certification pending, as documented by temporary certificate.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Pain management, orthopedics, neurology, rheumatology, or primary care experience preferred (but not required depending on training structure).
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function independently within scope and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with chronic pain management or interventional pain procedures.
• Experience with controlled substance management and monitoring (UDS, PDMP, opioid agreements).
• Familiarity with EMR systems.
• Knowledge of spine or musculoskeletal disorders.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• CME allowance.
• Supportive clinical environment.
• No nights and minimal weekends (depending on clinic schedule).