Nurse Practitioner - Interventional Pain and Spine

As a Nurse Practitioner, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists you in providing medical services to ambulatory patients. APPs within neurosciences are paired with 1-2 physicians to ensure continuity of care and practice patterns. Opportunity to obtain privileging for in-office procedures and injections although not required. Established team of APPs to provide collegial support and cross coverage. No call requirements.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Unity Spine Center

DEPARTMENT: Spine and Pain Management

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Days

Highlights/Benefits:

• Competitive salary and full benefits packages

• Malpractice with tail coverage

• CME Funding ($1750 annually)

• Generous vacation, in addition 5 paid days for CME

• Retirement and defined pension plan

• Flexible clinic schedule

• Full triage and procedure clinical support

• Neuroscience Institute working collegially with APPs in neurosurgery, neurology, neuropsychology, pain psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neuroendovascular surgery, interventional pain and spine

• Additionally, the Rochester/Western NY area offers a low cost of living, nationally recognized schools and higher education. The area offers a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, professional/collegiate sports venues and activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

ATTRIBUTES

• Experience with pain pumps and procedures, or a strong interest in gaining experience with these, is preferred

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Compassionate, kind and patient focused

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnosis. Establish and/or follow plan of care for interventional spine and pain patients. Assess and diagnose acute conditions and minor injuries; perform physicals and implement treatment plan; monitor response for acute and chronic medical conditions; select and order appropriate diagnostic and health maintenance procedures

• Treatment. Prescribe medication, perform minor procedures and coordinate treatment; provide health education and guidance regarding treatment; communicate with, and counsel family members; recommend community resources and refer patients to collaborating physician or specialist 

• Administrative Assistance. Perform administrative responsibilities such as updating patient charts, billing codes and completing required documents from outside agencies