Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Provider

Jax Spine and Pain Centers; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CME allowance

Supportive environment

No nights / minimal weekends

Job summary

Jax Spine and Pain Centers seeks a qualified clinician to provide direct patient care under the supervision of Pain Management physicians in our Pooler and Savannah offices. You will evaluate, diagnose, plan treatment, manage medications, and educate patients in a high-quality practice.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to clinical guidelines. Light on-call or scheduling variations may apply.

Qualifications

• PA/APRN certification or Florida NP cert with temporary license.
• Education may be substituted by experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Pain management, orthopedics, neurology, rheumatology, or primary care experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication, patient education and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently within scope and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Participate in medication management and controlled substance prescribing per policy.
• Order, interpret and evaluate labs and imaging.
• Assist with in-office procedures and follow-up evaluations.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies and medications.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists and specialists.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support clinic workflow and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Assessment skills

Diagnostic reasoning

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

PA/APRN certification

Nurse Practitioner certification

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).