Pain Management Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Pain Management - Physician Assistant
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lenoir, NC
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital (Clinic-based)
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 11/12/ weeks
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Tues Thu, 8:00a 5:00p

COVERAGE DATES
• 11/12/2025 2/2026 (13 weeks)

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 20 patients/day
• Case Mix: Chronic and acute pain management patients

FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: Clinic within acute care hospital
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard hospital systems
• Specialty Backup Available: Onsite physician available on Fridays
• Support Staff Available: Nursing and administrative support
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental clinic coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Pain medicine interventions including injections
• Neuromodulation procedures
• Medication management and treatment planning

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active North Carolina license required
• Board: Board Certified in Pain Management
• DEA: Required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Pain Management
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide outpatient pain management coverage three days per week
• Perform pain medicine interventions including injections and neuromodulation
• Conduct follow-up visits, medication management, and treatment planning
• Collaborate with onsite physician for training and support in chronic and acute pain care
• Document all patient encounters and procedures accurately in Epic EMR