Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Job Title: Physician Assistant – Pain Management
- Location: La Mesa
- Job Type: Full time, can be Part time if needed
- Department: Pain Management
- Reports To: Medical Director / Supervising Physician
Job Summary
Do you want to join a large pain management practice in Southern California where patient care and teamwork always comes first! Then California Pain is the place for you!!
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) with a strong interest in pain management to join our multidisciplinary care team.
The PA will work under the supervision of a pain management physician, performing comprehensive assessments, diagnosing and treating patients with acute and chronic pain, and participating in ongoing care planning to improve patient quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments including history, physical examination, and review of diagnostic tests.
- Develop and implement individualized pain management treatment plans.
Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests in accordance with state regulations and supervision agreements.
Perform in-office procedures (e. g., joint injections, trigger point injections) as appropriate to training and scope of practice.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists, and other providers to deliver holistic pain care.
- Provide patient education on medication management, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans.
- Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA and clinical standards.
- Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and continuing education programs related to pain management.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current PA license in CA.
- NCCPA certification required.
- DEA license and prescriptive authority in [State].
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in pain management, orthopedics, neurology, or a related specialty preferred.
- Proficiency in EMR systems and clinical documentation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Retirement plan options.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner at California Pain a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pain Medicine — ranked against 38 active Pain Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pain Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
California Pain holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 50 active Pain Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 64% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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