Pain Management Westport - Nurse Practitioner (APRN) or Physician Assistant

• Eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).
• Prior clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is highly preferred.
• Experience in pain management, interventional procedures, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rheumatology, or primary care is strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a physician-led, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Position Summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to join its Pain Management team. This role provides comprehensive outpatient care to patients experiencing acute and chronic pain across multiple Fairfield County locations, including Westport, Wilton, Milford, and Fairfield.

The provider works collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, perform appropriate interventional procedures, and deliver ongoing pain management care within an integrated spine care model.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial consultations and comprehensive evaluations for patients presenting with acute and chronic pain conditions.
• Obtain detailed medical histories, perform physical examinations, and assess patient symptoms and functional limitations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized pain management treatment plans.
• Provide follow-up care to assess treatment effectiveness, manage symptoms, and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
• Perform pain management injections and other appropriate interventional procedures within the provider’s training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and determine appropriate treatment options.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies, treatment options, and expectations for recovery and functional improvement.
• Support a comprehensive approach to spine care, including conservative treatment, interventional pain management, surgical referrals, and weight management services when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Promote high-quality, patient-centered care focused on safety, clinical outcomes, and improved quality of life.

Work Schedule and Practice Setting

• Full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• Outpatient practice across Hartford HealthCare locations in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Professional Development and Benefits

Hartford HealthCare offers a supportive, physician-led environment with opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and collaboration with experienced clinicians. Benefits highlighted in the posting include competitive compensation, a 401(k) matching program, tiered medical benefits, continuing medical education (CME) reimbursement, and access to advanced practice provider development and provider wellness programs.