Nurse Practitioner (Pain Management) - Tucson, AZ

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Location: Tucson, AZ

Hours & Schedule: Full-time, four 10-hour shifts per week (no weekends)

Work Environment: Interventional pain management clinical setting

Salary / Hourly Rate: $120,000 – $160,000 annually, based on experience

Bonus Offered: Quarterly performance bonuses

Benefits Offered: Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, PTO, Flexible scheduling, Employee discounts

Why work with us:

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established interventional pain management practice focused on compassionate, innovative, and effective care. You’ll work in a collaborative, patient-first environment that values quality outcomes, professional growth, and work-life balance—with no weekend requirements.

What our ideal new team member looks like:

The ideal Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is confident, compassionate, and patient-focused. They are comfortable practicing with autonomy while collaborating closely with physicians and clinical staff. They value clear communication, strong documentation, and delivering evidence-based care to patients with complex pain conditions.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant provides comprehensive pain management care through patient evaluation, treatment planning, procedures, and follow-up. This role works closely with a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The position plays a vital role in improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtain and document comprehensive patient histories
• Perform thorough physical examinations and clinical assessments
• Develop diagnostic impressions and individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging
• Monitor and evaluate treatment effectiveness and patient progress
• Provide patient education, counseling, and care coordination
• Initiate and manage referrals to specialists as appropriate
• Address patient non-compliance and manage discharges when necessary
• Perform and/or administer trigger point injections, joint injections, and occipital nerve blocks
• Perform procedures with or without ultrasound guidance
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR
• Review radiology reports, laboratory results, and monthly PMP reports
• Manage medication refill requests and incoming authorization faxes
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, FDA, and HIPAA standards

Prerequisites / License & Certification Requirements:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult) or Certified Physician Assistant
• Board-certified FNP or ANP or NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant
• Active, unrestricted Arizona NP or PA license
• Current and unrestricted DEA license
• Current ACLS and BLS (or BCLS) certification
• Strong EMR and computer proficiency
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
• Pain management or interventional experience preferred but not required

If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. Cover letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting with you!