Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Provider

Centurion Spine and Pain Centers; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

CME allowance

No nights and minimal weekends

Job summary

Centurion Spine and Pain Centers in Pooler and Savannah is seeking a physician assistant or APRN to deliver comprehensive pain management. You will assess patients, order tests, and contribute to treatment planning in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

You will coordinate with physicians, therapists, and specialists, maintain EMR documentation, and participate in quality and safety initiatives while educating patients and providing high-quality care with minimal weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Physician's Assistant or APRN certification required.
• Florida Certified Nurse Practitioner certification or pending status acceptable per policy.
• Experience in pain management or related fields preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and medical history reviews.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for acute and chronic pain.
• Participate in medication management, including controlled substances per regulations.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging studies.
• Educate patients on pain management and treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists and specialists.

Skills

Assessment skills

Diagnostic reasoning

Communication skills

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PA certification

APRN certification

Certified Nurse Practitioner (FL)

Tools

EMR systems

UDS

PDMP

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).