Nurse Practitioner in KENAI, Alaska at AA Spine & Pain Clinic, Inc.

The APP will be responsible for evaluating and managing established patients, developing treatment plans, ordering diagnostic studies and interventional procedures, performing in office procedures, and assisting with advanced pain management therapies including filling intrathecal pain pumps, etc.

Conduct comprehensive follow-up evaluations for patients with chronic pain conditions.

Assess treatment effectiveness, functional outcomes, and medication compliance.

Develop and modify individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.

Document all patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (Athena).

Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medication management, and procedural expectations.

Manage controlled substances responsibly in accordance with pain management best practices.

Review prescription monitoring programs (PMP/PDMP) as required.

Order and coordinate interventional pain procedures.

Perform office-based injections and other approved procedures within the provider's scope of practice and training.

Provide post-procedure follow-up care and management.

Intrathecal Pain Pump Management

Perform intrathecal pain pump refills and maintenance after appropriate training and credentialing.

Coordinate pump programming adjustments with the supervising physician as appropriate.

Diagnostic Evaluation

Order imaging and diagnostic tests.

Review MRI, CT, X-ray, EMG, and other diagnostic findings.

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

Current state licensure as a PA-C or NP.

Current DEA registration and eligible for controlled substance prescribing.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

One or more years of experience in a pain management setting.

Experience with interventional pain procedures and managing chronic pain.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Outpatient pain management and interventional spine clinic.

Opportunity to serve a close-knit community with limited access to specialty care.

Collaborative practice environment with physician mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Mix of clinic visits, procedure support, and medication management.

Competitive salary.

Productivity and performance incentives.

CME allowance.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Retirement plan with employer contribution.

Paid time off.

No holidays, weekends, or nights.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The ideal candidate is a confident, patient-focused APP who enjoys building long-term patient relationships, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about improving quality of life for individuals living with chronic pain. Experience in pain management is preferred but not required for candidates with strong clinical backgrounds and a willingness to learn advanced pain management techniques.