Advance Practice Provider - Pain Management

Description

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Pain Management

Southwest Spine and Pain Center
Locations: Mesquite, NV; St. George, Cedar City, and Richfield, UT

Job Description

Southwest Spine and Pain Center, a leader in comprehensive pain management, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic team. This exciting opportunity involves providing exceptional care across our clinics in Mesquite, NV, St. George, Cedar City, and potentially Richfield, UT. As a valued member of our organization, you will play a critical role in improving patients’ quality of life through innovative pain management solutions in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Examine patients, obtain medical histories, address concerns, and answer questions to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose and treat pain-related injuries, illnesses, and disorders, developing individualized treatment plans.
• Interventional Procedures: Perform cervical, thoracic, and lumbar injections, radiofrequency ablations, and spinal cord stimulator trials and implants.
• Diagnostic Testing: Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, explaining results clearly to patients.
• Counseling: Advise patients on diet, hygiene, preventative healthcare, and lifestyle changes to support pain management and overall wellness.
• Chart Management: Update patient charts with current findings, treatments, and recommendations.
• Medication and Therapy: Prescribe medications or therapies as part of comprehensive treatment plans.
• Procedure Explanation: Clearly explain medical procedures to patients to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Collaboration: Consult with physicians, refer patients to specialists when necessary, and work closely with nurses, assistants, and other healthcare staff.
• Compliance: Adhere to medical laws, including HIPAA, ensuring patient confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Travel: Provide care across multiple clinic locations (Mesquite, NV; St. George, Cedar City, and potentially Richfield, UT), adapting to the needs of each community.

Why Join Southwest Spine and Pain Center?

• Impactful Work: Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives by helping them manage chronic and acute pain.
• Professional Growth: Access training opportunities for advanced procedures like Kyphoplasty and spinal cord implants, fostering career development.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team where your contributions are valued, with a focus on respect, kindness, and patient care excellence.
• Regional Reach: Serve rural and urban communities across Southern Utah and Nevada, expanding access to high-quality pain management.
• Innovative Care: Work with double-board-certified specialists using cutting-edge diagnostic services, advanced imaging, and in-office interventional centers.

Schedule and Travel

• Full-Time Position: Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility based on clinic needs.
• Travel Requirements: Regular travel between Mesquite, NV; St. George, Cedar City, and potentially Richfield, UT. Travel expenses and accommodations (if needed) will be supported per company policy.
• Clinic Locations:
  • Mesquite, NV: 1299 Bertha Howe Ave., Suite 231, Mesquite, NV 89027
  • St. George, UT: 2891 E. Mall Drive, Suite 101, St. George, UT 84790
  • Cedar City, UT: 2311 N. Main St., Cedar City, UT 84721
  • Richfield, UT: 860 N. Main Street, Suite B, Richfield, UT 84701

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and malpractice insurance.
• Professional Development: Support for continuing education and training in advanced pain management procedures.
• Travel Support: Reimbursement for travel-related expenses between clinic locations.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Utah and Nevada.
• Experience: Proficiency in cervical/thoracic/lumbar injections, radiofrequency ablations, and spinal cord stimulator trials and implants.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with Kyphoplasty and spinal cord trials/implants is a plus; training will be provided for motivated candidates eager to learn these procedures.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and patient counseling skills to build trust and rapport.
• Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in multiple clinic settings, serving diverse patient populations.
• Teamwork: Strong collaboration skills to work within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Commitment: Dedication to ongoing professional development and staying current with advancements in pain management.