Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Provider

Jax Spine and Pain Center; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CME allowance

Paid time off

No nights / limited weekends

Professional development support

Job summary

Jax Spine and Pain Center in Savannah, GA seeks a qualified Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Provider to join our pain management team. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, manage medications, and educate patients on pain strategies in collaboration with our physicians.

This role emphasizes independent clinical work within a multidisciplinary team, EMR documentation, and adherence to evidence-based guidelines; no nights and limited weekends depending on schedule, with

Qualifications

• Certification as a Physician's Assistant or APRN, or Florida NP cert with temporary permit.
• Experience in pain management or spine-related care is a plus.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and independent work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with pain conditions, review history, exams, and diagnostics.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Manage medications including controlled substances per policy and regulations.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging; coordinate with teams.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR and ensure quality care.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies and treatment plans.

Skills

Chronic pain management

Interventional pain procedures

EMR systems experience

Education

PA/APRN certification

Nursing Practitioner 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).