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United Health Services
Norwich, New York

Spine Care & Pain Relief Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$129k-$152k

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Job Description

Position Overview

UHS Spine Care & Pain Relief is seeking an experienced or new graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Spine Care service.

This is a full-time, exempt opportunity and recruitment is due to increased demand and growth in the non-operative spine care program.

Board certification is required and must be eligible for a New York State license.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit

Annual Compensation Range

$129,000 - $151,700

The candidate will join a department with 2 attending interventionalists, 5 advanced practice providers (NPs & PAs), 1 clinical psychologist, and 1 social worker who provide a full-range of non-operative spine care including over 4000 interventional procedures and 24,000 clinic visits each year in an outpatient clinic setting.

The position is primarily based in Norwich, NY with outreach clinics at satellite sites in Walton, NY. Job duties will include initial patient evaluation, ordering of appropriate diagnostic studies, medication management, follow-up care, and coordination of care within the healthcare continuum.

Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at uhsinc.com.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will perform initial patient evaluations, order diagnostic studies, and manage medications for patients in a spine care clinic. They will also coordinate care within the healthcare continuum and assist with interventional procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with board certification. They must also be eligible for a New York State license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Care coordinationClinical documentationPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Pain Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Pain Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 74% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pain Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 40 employers

16
<$155k
13
$155k-175k
15
$175k-195k
5
$195k-215k
1
$218k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 40 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
78%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 1.5
Below most Pain Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 36 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Norwich

Median resident rent
$867/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About United Health Services

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) retirement plan with company match
PTO accrual from day one
Flexible spending accounts
Financial advisors
Wellness rewards up to $400/year
24/7 EAP counseling
Virtual mental health support