About this opportunity
NPHire lists this Geriatric Pain NP / PA – Shape the Practice | Tail Coverage | New Grads Welcome opportunity in cincinnati metropolitan area, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cincinnati is a new market for this growing pain management practice, and this NP or PA role is one of its first hires here. You'll care for geriatric residents in skilled nursing facilities, following the same patients over time and managing their pain medications, including controlled substances, with an MD on site. The practice is prioritizing providers with pain management, ortho, physiatry, SNF rounding, or hospice experience. New grads are considered with RN experience in ortho, pain management, SNF, or high-volume ER. Malpractice with tail coverage is included.
Each completed visit pays $10, with a guaranteed $150 minimum per facility per day. Visits are focused 10-minute pain follow-ups, and most providers see 40 to 50 patients daily, or about $400 to $500.
Key Responsibilities
Handle 40 to 50 focused pain management follow-ups per day across SNFs
Develop and adjust individualized plans for acute and chronic pain
Prescribe and manage pain medications independently, including controlled substances
Arrange referrals for physical therapy, acupuncture, spinal blocks, and interventional care
Teach patients and families practical pain management strategies
Collaborate with physicians and facility providers to track outcomes
Keep accurate records in TEBRA and PointClickCare
Qualifications
Active, unrestricted Ohio NP or PA license
AGACNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, or PA-C certification
Active DEA registration, or able to obtain one before start
Comfortable with 40 to 50 focused visits per day and independent prescribing, including controlled substances
Fully onsite; comfortable traveling between Cincinnati area facilities
Preferred: pain management, ortho, physiatry, SNF rounding, or hospice experience
New grads considered with RN experience in ortho, pain management, SNF, or high-volume ER (county or trauma ER a strong plus)
TEBRA or PointClickCare experience a plus
Schedule & Compensation
$10 per completed visit | ~$400–$500/day at typical volume
$150 guaranteed minimum per facility per day (a floor, not an extra payment)
Full-time | Schedule varies by facility and caseload
Onsite at Cincinnati area SNFs | MD on site
Malpractice with tail coverage | Structured onboarding
Licensure costs are the candidate's responsibility; no sign-on or relocation
Immediate hire
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Who can apply
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