The Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Centurion Spine and Pain Centers; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health and welfare benefits

CME allowance

Supportive clinical environment

No nights and minimal weekends

Job summary

A health care organization in Savannah, Georgia is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to work under the supervision of Pain Management Physicians. The candidate will provide direct patient care, including evaluations, treatment planning, and education. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, medication management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive environment with minimal weekend work. Ideal candidates hold relevant certifications and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Physician's Assistant, APRN, or State of Florida Certified Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical reasoning skills are essential.
• Experience in pain management, orthopedics, or primary care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical exam.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for pain conditions.
• Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication management

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certification as a Physician's Assistant or APRN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) 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 APP will deliver high-quality care consistent with evidence-based clinical guidelines and regulatory standards.

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).