Pain Management NP/PA

Advocate Aurora Health

NP/PA providing outpatient interventional pain care for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Evaluating chronic pain patients, planning treatment, and supporting image-guided procedures.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeWinston-Salem • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51 - $77 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and managing chronic and complex pain conditions, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Holds relevant certifications and licensure while maintaining a strong commitment to patient education and regulatory compliance.

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Nurse PractitionerPhysician AssistantBLS CertificationNorth Carolina Medical Board LicensureChronic Pain Management

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Hard Skills

Comprehensive ExaminationsPatient Care PlansLaboratory InterpretationProcedural SkillsInterventional Pain Medicine

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPatient Education Commitment

Certifications & Qualifications

NCCPA CertificationBoard Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner

Industry Keywords

Chronic Pain ConditionsNeurologyNeurosurgerySpine MedicineOrthopedicsGeneral Medicine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver team-based patient care for chronic and complex pain conditions
Perform comprehensive examinations and evaluations
Diagnose and manage patients with chronic and complex pain conditions
Develop individualized patient care and treatment plans
Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses, and other healthcare team members
Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures
Educate patients about diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Perform procedural skills according to departmental and practice guidelines
Participate in surgical and interventional procedure follow-up care
Develop expertise in imaging and laboratory interpretation, surgical follow-up, procedural follow-up, non-opioid medication management, diagnosis and treatment planning, and interventional pain medicine
Precept students and/or other medical learners as appropriate
Uphold Advocate Health and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s mission and values
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described

Requirements

What you’ll need

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Physician Assistant: Master’s degree or higher required
Physician Assistant: Current or eligible for North Carolina Medical Board licensure
Physician Assistant: Current NCCPA certification
Physician Assistant: BLS certification required
Nurse Practitioner: Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner master’s program
Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree or higher required
Nurse Practitioner: Current or eligible for North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licensure
Nurse Practitioner: Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through AANP or ANCC
Nurse Practitioner: BLS certification required
Previous clinical experience preferred but not required
Familiarity with neurology, neurosurgery, spine medicine, orthopedics, and general medicine
Excellent communication skills and commitment to patient education
Ability to function in accordance with regulatory requirements and departmental-specific credentialing requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with no weekends, nights, or call
Potential opportunity for extended workdays to accommodate a four-day workweek
PTO accrual begins at 25 days per year
Up to $2,500 in CME reimbursement plus five additional CME days annually
$7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance