Pain Management Physician Assistant Position Summary The Pain Management Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic pain conditions. Working collaboratively with pain management physicians and the multidisciplinary care team, the PA evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assists with procedures, and supports ongoing pain management across outpatient and procedural settings.
Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive pain assessments, including medical history and physical examinations
Evaluate and manage patients with acute, chronic, and complex pain conditions
Develop and implement individualized pain management treatment plans under physician supervision
Assist with interventional pain procedures as appropriate (e.g., injections, nerve blocks, ablations)
Provide medication management in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements
Order, interpret, and document diagnostic studies, imaging, and laboratory tests
Monitor treatment response and adjust care plans as needed
Educate patients and families on pain conditions, treatment options, risks, and expectations
Coordinate care with physical therapy, behavioral health, primary care, and specialty providers
Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and patient safety initiatives
Patient Population Adult patients with musculoskeletal, neuropathic, post-surgical, and degenerative pain conditions
May include spine-related pain, joint pain, headaches, and chronic regional pain syndromes
Schedule Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current national certification as a Physician Assistant
Active or eligible state licensure
BLS certification required
Prior experience in pain management, orthopedics, PM&R, neurology, or primary care preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Knowledge of multimodal and evidence-based pain management strategies
Ability to manage controlled substances responsibly and in compliance with regulations
Excellent communication and patient counseling skills
Strong organizational and documentation abilities
Work Environment Outpatient clinic and procedural suite settings
Requires standing, walking, and assisting with procedures
Emphasis on regulatory compliance and patient safety
