Physician Assistant - Pain Management (4-10 Schedule)
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Job Description
Job Title: Physician Assistant
Location: Tucson, AZ
Hours & Schedule: Full-Time (4-10 Schedule)
Work Environment: Outpatient Pain Management Clinic
Travel Required: None
Salary / Hourly Rate: $120,000 - $160,000 annually (Exceptional candidates with significant experience may be considered for higher compensation)
Bonus Offered: Yes - Quarterly Bonuses (in addition to base salary)
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Time, 401(k), CME Reimbursement, License Reimbursement, Malpractice Coverage
On Call Required: Rotating “second call” during non-clinic hours once annually
Why work with us:
We are a patient-centered outpatient pain management clinic committed to improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic pain. Our collaborative and compassionate team creates a supportive environment where every provider’s voice is valued and patient outcomes are at the forefront of care.
What our ideal new team member looks like:
You’re someone who thrives in a team-based, outpatient clinical setting and finds real fulfillment in helping patients regain function and relief from pain. You're comfortable seeing a full panel of patients and are either experienced or eager to be trained in working up cases for interventional procedures like epidurals, medial branch blocks, steroid injections, spinal cord stimulation, kyphoplasty, and the Minuteman procedure. You're compassionate, proactive, and focused on providing patient-centered care with a strong attention to detail. You understand the importance of medication management and feel confident navigating treatment plans within strict clinical policies and guidelines.
Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant is a key member of our interdisciplinary care team, specializing in the evaluation and management of patients with chronic pain.
This outpatient-based role includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and integrating both interventional and non-interventional strategies to improve patient function and quality of life.
The provider will also be involved in preparing patients for procedures such as epidurals, medial branch blocks, spinal cord stimulation trials, kyphoplasty, and other advanced treatments. While medication management is part of the role, the clinic operates under clearly defined policies and evidence-based prescribing protocols to ensure safe, responsible care.
This role is well-suited for a clinician who values teamwork, clinical excellence, and making a lasting difference in patients’ lives.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Obtain complete patient histories and conduct thorough physical examinations
- Order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including physical therapy
- Develop diagnostic impressions and implement evidence-based treatment plans
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
- Provide counseling and education to help patients meet health goals
- Initiate or request referrals to specialists when appropriate
- Manage and discharge non-compliant patients as necessary
- Administer trigger point, joint, and occipital nerve block injections (with or without ultrasound guidance)
- Process medication refill requests and handle incoming faxes appropriately
- Identify and refer patients to the Risk Clinic when warranted
- Review monthly prescription monitoring reports
- Review lab and radiology results and incorporate findings into care
- Participate in a rotating “second call” schedule during non-clinic hours once annually with other providers
Prerequisites / License & Certification Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico)
- Active and unrestricted license in the state of Arizona
- Current national certification as NP or PA
- DEA registration (or eligibility)
- Current BLS certification
If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover Letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting with you!
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