Pain Treatment Center - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

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Full Time position available. 

Join the University of Rochester Pain Treatment Center as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and become an integral part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the lives of patients living with chronic and complex pain.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive assessment and management of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with a wide range of malignant and non-malignant pain conditions. You will build meaningful relationships with patients while developing individualized treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals.

• Conduct initial evaluations, comprehensive assessments, and follow-up visits for patients with chronic and complex pain.
• Develop and implement individualized pain management plans in collaboration with patients and a multidisciplinary care team.
• Work closely with surgical, orthopedic, pediatric, medical, and oncology services to ensure patients receive timely, coordinated, and appropriate pain care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to address patient needs and optimize outcomes.
• Respond to patient calls and clinical questions, helping patients navigate their care and manage pain effectively.
• Participate in the outpatient management of both malignant and non-malignant pain conditions.
• Perform minor procedures, when applicable and within scope of practice.
• Help shape the quality and delivery of care through roles as a clinician, consultant, educator, mentor, and contributor to research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the education and development of students, new employees, and other learners through clinical teaching, knowledge sharing, and hands-on skill development.

This is an opportunity to practice at the intersection of clinical expertise, patient advocacy, education, and innovation while working alongside a diverse group of specialists committed to advancing pain care.

• Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Active New York State Nurse Practitioner license in good standing
• Current national Nurse Practitioner certification

• Completion of an ARC-PA–approved Physician Assistant program
• Active New York State Physician Assistant license in good standing
• Current national certification through NCCPA

• 3–5 years of experience practicing as an NP or PA
• Experience caring for patients with chronic or complex pain is a plus
• Certification/experience that supports performance of minor procedures is helpful
• UPIN required for Medicare billing

Nurse Practitioner

Require a Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner, an active New York State Registered Nurse license in good standing, an active New York State Nurse Practitioner licensure in good standing and current national certification as an Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant

Required completion of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant program, an active New York State Physician Assistant licensure in good standing and current national certification as a Physician Assistant by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)

NPs and PAs will demonstrate clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness and customer relation skills, computer competence and must have an active desire to learn. The APP will participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.

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