Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Columbia, Missouri Join a Specialty Team Focused on Helping Patients Move Forward Columbia Orthopaedic Group is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Interventional Pain Management team. The ideal candidate will have experience in pain management, but we know that great candidates do not always come with the exact same background. If you are an experienced PA or NP with strong clinical skills and an interest in developing expertise in interventional pain management, we would like to meet you. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday opportunity for an APP who enjoys building relationships with patients, working collaboratively with physicians and being part of a specialized clinical team. What You'll Do As part of our Interventional Pain Management team, you will help evaluate and manage patients experiencing acute and chronic pain conditions. Responsibilities will include: Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories and physical examinations Develop and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the physician Provide follow-up care for patients receiving interventional pain management treatment Review diagnostic imaging, laboratory results and other clinical information Educate patients about diagnoses, treatment options, procedures and expectations Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate Order appropriate diagnostic testing, medications and therapies within scope of practice Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record Collaborate closely with physicians, clinical staff and other members of the care team Help patients navigate chronic and complex conditions with compassion, professionalism and clear communication