Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management Clinic

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Position Summary:

Stanford Health Care – South Bay is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—either a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)—to join our interdisciplinary Pain Management team. This is an outpatient clinic-based position focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients with chronic and acute pain conditions.

The APP will work independently to manage return patient visits, conduct pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, and engage in indirect patient care activities. There will also be opportunities to assist with and perform pain management procedures, depending on clinical interest and skills.


Responsibilities:

*Conduct return patient visits independently, assessing and managing a range of pain-related conditions

*Perform pre-operative and post-operative assessments for interventional procedures and surgeries

*Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in developing comprehensive treatment plans

*Participate in interventional pain procedures as appropriate, with opportunity for skill development and expansion

*Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters

*Utilize designated time each day for indirect patient care, including care coordination, follow-ups, and documentation

*Ensure continuity of care through communication with referring providers and care teams

*Provide patient education related to pain management techniques, medication use, and lifestyle modifications

*Uphold the standards of care consistent with Stanford Health Care's values and evidence-based practice


Required Qualifications:

*Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

*Current and valid California PA or NP license, with national certification (NCCPA or AANP/ANCC)

*Minimum of 1 year of Pain Management experience as an APP

*DEA registration with appropriate controlled substance license for California

*BLS certification (ACLS preferred)


Preferred Qualifications:

*Prior experience with interventional pain procedures

*Familiarity with Epic or similar EMR systems

*Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and patient-centered care skills


Work Environment:

*Clinic setting, Monday through Friday, daytime hours (no weekends or call)

*Opportunities for procedural participation and professional development

*Supportive team culture with commitment to innovation and academic excellence


Why Stanford Health Care – South Bay?
Stanford Health Care is a recognized leader in academic medicine, patient care, and clinical research. As part of our South Bay expansion, this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a highly respected team while making a tangible impact on patients’ quality of life in a community-based setting.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions under this Nurse Practitioner Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). The NP provides routine are and management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints, in collaboration with the supervising physician, and through implementation of standardized procedures. Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the NP and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee. This job description covers all classifications for NPs within the organization. All NPs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, Qualifications, and Supervision. There is a voluntary Career Ladder for NPs who are interested in promotions for clinical expertise and contributions to the institution as well as the profession. Promotion is determined based on the Center for Advanced Practice Career Ladder Handbook. Here is a description of the various levels: Job Attributes: LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL III FLSA Status: Exempt Exempt Exempt Job Code: 400077 400169 400170 Requirement: LEVEL I: Entry level LEVEL II: Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP II LEVEL III: Meets Career Ladder criteria for NP III

Locations
Stanford Health Care