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Interventional Pain/Spine Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - UNC Health Cary Orthopaedics
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$122,432 / year median in North Carolina
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. UNC Health Cary Orthopaedics - Interventional Pain/Spine Advanced Practice Provider Position Summary
•Please note that this is a .6 FTE opportunity. Cary Orthopaedics is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Interventional Pain and Spine team. This role is ideal for a clinician with a strong interest in spine and pain management who enjoys working in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The APP will work closely with the physician in an outpatient setting, managing patients with acute and chronic pain conditions while receiving ongoing mentorship and procedural training. No call responsibilities are required, and flexible FTE options are available. Key Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions, particularly spine-related disorders. Review and interpret MRI and other diagnostic imaging studies to support diagnosis and treatment planning. Conduct follow-up visits after interventional procedures, including spinal injections and other pain management treatments. Collaborate closely with the physician to develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans. Manage clinic patients independently while the physician is performing procedures and seeing patients in other care settings. Perform select office-based procedures within scope of practice and training, which may include: Trigger point injections Greater trochanteric bursa injections Removal of spinal cord stimulator leads Participate in ongoing procedural training and professional development opportunities, including instruction in ultrasound-guided procedures and additional pain management techniques. Provide patient education and ensure accurate, timely documentation. Qualifications Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA); both are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in pain management, spine care, orthopedics, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or a related specialty preferred. Experience with opioid management and urine drug screen interpretation and monitoring strongly preferred. Competence in reviewing MRI imaging and correlating findings with clinical presentations. Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills. Interest in expanding procedural skills through physician mentorship and hands-on training. Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team. Schedule & Work Environment 0.6 FTE. No call or after-hours responsibilities. Outpatient clinic setting within a well-established orthopedic and spine practice. Opportunity to build expertise in interventional pain management through direct physician mentorship and training. For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu.
Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina. Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.
Professional Experience Requirements:
No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Demonstrated clinical competency. Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills. Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.
Job Details Legal Employer:
GP2
Entity:
UNC Health MG Group Practices Organization Unit:
CO Admin Work Type:
Part Time Standard Hours Per Week:
24.00
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite Work Schedule:
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Cary Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
Yes This position is employed by UNC Physicians Network Group Practices, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Facility & Address UNC Health MG Group Practices 1120 SE Cary Parkway Cary, NC 27518
Links Landing Page Contact Information Laura Oakes Manager/Recruiter Phone:
336-710-7986
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Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance