Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Per Diem

Nurse Practitioner 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

National Spine & Pain Centers is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team of highly trained, caring professionals at our office in Ocala.

  • Schedule: 2-3 days/week, day shift
  • No weekends or holidays
  • No on-call requirement or hospital rounding
  • Travel to office in Lady Lake may be required

For more than 30 years, NSPC affiliated physicians have been pioneers in the relief of chronic and acute pain through minimally invasive procedures. With more than 120 locations and 750 medical professionals facilitating nearly a million patient visits a year, NSPC is the healthcare brand more people trust for access to pain relief providers than any other.

Job Responsibilities

  • Obtain patient medical history and conduct physical examinations for patients assigned by the supervising physician.
  • Conduct follow-up visits independently and consistent with the organization’s Incident II guidelines.
  • Update patient records while verifying accuracy during each patient appointment.
  • Analyze test data to determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options.
  • Develop medical care plans under physician supervision, including recommending treatment options and periodically assessing patient medical needs and responses to treatments.
  • Deliver quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to productivity.
  • Serve as a resource and educator for patients by providing ongoing care information, counseling, and guidance.
  • Provide support in the event of a medical emergency, including following all drug protocols, administering first aid, and using emergency equipment effectively.
  • Ensure a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to all infection control regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Comply with and uphold all legal and professional requirements by maintaining all applicable licensure, studying existing/new legislation, anticipating future changes, and advising management of any needed actions.
  • Perform some administrative duties, as needed, including but not limited to maintaining logs and assisting with the preparation of patient paperwork.

Requirements

  • An active and valid practitioner license.
  • A completed Master's Degree from an accredited graduate school program AND current NCCPA or AANPCP certification.
  • Possession of, or eligibility to be granted, a valid license, DEA, and NPI in the state of practice.
  • Current CPR, BLS, and ACLS certifications.
  • Knowledge of EMR and/or Electronic Practice Management systems and technologies, preferably Centricity and Modernizing Medicine.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word and Excel.
  • The capacity to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment, while demonstrating resourcefulness and proactivity.

Come join our family of dedicated medical professionals! Military veterans are also encouraged to apply!

National Spine & Pain Centers is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct physical examinations, obtain medical histories, and develop care plans under physician supervision. Manage follow-up visits and maintain accurate patient records while ensuring a safe clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient Care PlanningMedical History TakingEMR ProficiencyEmergency Medical SupportPatient EducationClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Per Diem at National Spine & Pain Centers a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,135 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pain Management — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Pain Management listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 52% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pain Management by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in nurse practitioner rolesranked against 14,135 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPain Management median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 52% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Nurse Practitioner listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment730 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (14,135 Nurse Practitioner roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,135 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call
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About National Spine & Pain Centers

Medical Practices
Miami, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

No weekends
No holidays
No on-call
No hospital rounding
Flexible schedule

Living in Ocala

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,584/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Ocala, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.