Telemedicine Pain Management Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (CA)

About the Position

Compass Palliative is seeking a qualified California-licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide Telemedicine Pain Management services to patients throughout California.

This role focuses specifically on pain assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management , including the prescribing and management of pain medications for patients with acute and chronic pain.
Position Highlights

- Remote / Telemedicine

- California-based patient population

- Minimum of 8 hours per week or 1 day per week

- Flexible days and hours

- Contract position

- Physician collaboration and clinical support

- Opportunity for additional hours based on patient volume

Responsibilities

- Conduct telemedicine evaluations and assessments of patients with acute and chronic pain.

- Prescribe, manage, and refill pain medications as clinically appropriate and within applicable regulations.

- Develop and adjust individualized pain management and medication treatment plans based on patient response.

- Monitor medication effectiveness, adherence, side effects, and potential risks.

- Document assessments, diagnoses, prescriptions, treatment plans, and follow-up care; collaborate with physicians as needed.

Requirements

- Active California NP or PA license

- Active DEA license/registration

- Experience in pain management and/or prescribing pain medications preferred

- Experience managing acute or chronic pain patients preferred

- Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills

- Comfortable providing patient care through telemedicine

Job Details

Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Minimum 8 hours/week or 1 day/week
Location: Remote
Specialty: Pain Management

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