Job description
About the Position
Compass Palliative is seeking a qualified California-licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide Telemedicine Pain Management services to patients throughout California.
This role focuses specifically on pain assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management, including the prescribing and management of pain medications for patients with acute and chronic pain.
Position Highlights
Remote / Telemedicine
California-based patient population
Minimum of 8 hours per week or 1 day per week
Flexible days and hours
Contract position
Physician collaboration and clinical support
Opportunity for additional hours based on patient volume
Responsibilities
Conduct telemedicine evaluations and assessments of patients with acute and chronic pain.
Prescribe, manage, and refill pain medications as clinically appropriate and within applicable regulations.
Develop and adjust individualized pain management and medication treatment plans based on patient response.
Monitor medication effectiveness, adherence, side effects, and potential risks.
Document assessments, diagnoses, prescriptions, treatment plans, and follow-up care; collaborate with physicians as needed.
Requirements
Active California NP or PA license
Active DEA license/registration
Experience in pain management and/or prescribing pain medications preferred
Experience managing acute or chronic pain patients preferred
Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
Comfortable providing patient care through telemedicine
Job Details
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Minimum 8 hours/week or 1 day/week
Location: Remote
Specialty: Pain Management
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.