Nurse Practitioner (APRN) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Commonwealth Pain & Spine (CP&S) is one of the fastest growing, progressive, comprehensive pain management groups in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our team of friendly physicians are all board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology and take the time to educate our staff. Our facilities are brand new with the latest technology. We have a team/family-oriented culture with great hours, competitive pay, benefits, and open interaction between our staff and management.

Our office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Role will be split between our Bardstown clinic and Campbellsville clinic; two days per week will be spent in Bardstown and three days in Campbellsville.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify and assess patient's clinical issues and health care needsRecord physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition and the doctor's plan of treatmentEvaluations and Re-evaluations of established patientsRefers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment when needed.Discusses the case with Physician and other health professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care planPerforms pain management injections for specific diagnoses according to practice protocolsPrescribe/Order as medically indicated:- Diagnostics- Therapeutics- Medication- Pain Management Procedures- DMEEagerness and ability to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on variety of tasks and projectsSupports the vision and culture of the organization. Demonstrates personal commitment through active involvement in the performance improvement processAll other duties as assignedCommon Conditions We Treat:

Back/Neck Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Radicular Pain, Facet Disease, Joint Pain, Arthritis, Neuropathic Pain, Myofascial Pain

Common Pain Management Treatments We Offer:

Facet Injections, Medical / Opioid Management, Epidurals, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Medial Branch Blocks, Radiofrequency Ablation, Joint Injections, Occipital Nerve Blocks, Trigger Point Injections

Our Physicians:

All of our physicians are Board Certified and Fellowship Trained in Pain Medicine and Board Certified in Anesthesiology.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Highly proficient with computers especially: EMR Software, Meaningful Use, Microsoft Word, Excel, OutlookAbility to manage high levels of stress and capable of making sound difficult decisionsVery structured, organized, consistent, pleasant, cheerful, yet professional personality, who will earn the respect of patients and co-workers immediatelyMust be incredibly punctual. Great attendance, requiredQualifications, Education, and Experience (APRN):

Active, valid Kentucky (APRN) Nurse Practitioner certificate, requiredDEA Registration, preferredQualifications, Education, and Experience (PA-C):

Must have a valid, unrestricted professional license in state of Kentucky and be able to obtain clinical privileges to practice medicineBenefits:

Competitive compensationLicense and DEA ReimbursementAnnual Education/CME reimbursementComprehensive Health/Vision/Dental insurance optionsGreat PTO plan PLUS Paid Holidays401k and matching available

Commonwealth Pain and Spine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!