What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pain Medicine position at UAB Medicine?
Position Description
Advanced Practice Provider - Pain Medicine
The following APPs may be considered for this role: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
Work schedule: Full-time, benefited
Day shift: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm
No weekends, holidays, or call at this time.
CME allowance: Full-time or part-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance.
Job Highlights
The UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join our outpatient Interventional Pain Management Clinic at UAB Highlands. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced interventional pain physicians in a growing, fast paced, multidisciplinary pain practice caring for patients with chronic spine and musculoskeletal pain conditions. The APP will evaluate and manage patients in the clinic setting, develop treatment plans, provide medication management, coordinate care, and assist with peri-procedural patient management as part of a comprehensive interventional pain program. We are seeking ideal candidates with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and an interest in pain medicine within a collaborative team-based care structure. This position is Monday-Friday 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM offering an excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to practice at the top of your license within a supportive academic environment affiliated with UAB Medicine.
No matter what drives you – whether it’s the fast pace of trauma care, the celebration of a last infusion treatment, caring for the sickest babies in the region, or the longstanding relationships developed in family medicine – UAB Medicine offers advanced practice providers (APPs) the opportunity to challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care. Our 750-plus inpatient and ambulatory APPs work alongside world-renowned physicians and a host of dedicated care team members to deliver on our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care. This happens through collaborative practice, which is more than a set of terms and guidelines; collaboration at UAB reflects a true partnership among APPs and physicians, patients, and our interdisciplinary care teams. You’re empowered to lead and put patients first. Your creativity, innovation, and know-how are seen as essential contributions to helping deliver best-in-class health care. You’ll also participate in research and develop best practices to drive innovation and improvement, both at UAB Medicine and across the APP community.
To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to medical services patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Section 540-X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement. To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.
Position Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in Nursing with an Acute Care NP, Adult Primary NP, or Family NP certification, or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing or licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Please Note: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee as necessitated by business demands. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit UAB’s employment-at-will rights at any time. Employees are expected to comply with all UAB policies and procedures during their employment.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Advanced Practice Provider - Pain Medicine
The following APPs may be considered for this role: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
Work schedule: Full-time, benefited
Day shift: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm
No weekends, holidays, or call at this time.
CME allowance: Full-time or part-time benefited APPs receive an annual $2,000.00 CME allowance.
Job Highlights
The UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join our outpatient Interventional Pain Management Clinic at UAB Highlands. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced interventional pain physicians in a growing, fast paced, multidisciplinary pain practice caring for patients with chronic spine and musculoskeletal pain conditions. The APP will evaluate and manage patients in the clinic setting, develop treatment plans, provide medication management, coordinate care, and assist with peri-procedural patient management as part of a comprehensive interventional pain program. We are seeking ideal candidates with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and an interest in pain medicine within a collaborative team-based care structure. This position is Monday-Friday 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM offering an excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to practice at the top of your license within a supportive academic environment affiliated with UAB Medicine.
No matter what drives you – whether it’s the fast pace of trauma care, the celebration of a last infusion treatment, caring for the sickest babies in the region, or the longstanding relationships developed in family medicine – UAB Medicine offers advanced practice providers (APPs) the opportunity to challenge their skills across the entire continuum of care. Our 750-plus inpatient and ambulatory APPs work alongside world-renowned physicians and a host of dedicated care team members to deliver on our mission of providing compassionate, high-quality care. This happens through collaborative practice, which is more than a set of terms and guidelines; collaboration at UAB reflects a true partnership among APPs and physicians, patients, and our interdisciplinary care teams. You’re empowered to lead and put patients first. Your creativity, innovation, and know-how are seen as essential contributions to helping deliver best-in-class health care. You’ll also participate in research and develop best practices to drive innovation and improvement, both at UAB Medicine and across the APP community.
To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to medical services patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician (Section 610-X-5 of the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code) or under supervision of a Board-Certified Physician (Section 540-X-7 of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Administrative Code). The collaborating physician shall be available for direct communication for consultation and referral or arrange for the same medical coverage by a physician who is pre-approved by the State Board of Medical Examiners in the same manner as the collaborating physician of record. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data. To perform and/or assist the physician with procedures per collaborative agreement. To coordinate and participate in performance improvement activities.
Position Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in Nursing with an Acute Care NP, Adult Primary NP, or Family NP certification, or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing or licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. Depending on the unit/department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of procedures, protocols, information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, disease and deformities
- Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to be self-directed/self-motivated
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to problem-solve
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Please Note: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee as necessitated by business demands. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or otherwise limit UAB’s employment-at-will rights at any time. Employees are expected to comply with all UAB policies and procedures during their employment.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
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