John Villanueva MD Inc. Pain Spine
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Pain Management
26 days ago
Burbank
Job DescriptionPhysician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time, Pain Management & PM&R) Burbank, CA | Premier Pain Management & PM&R Practice We are a Premier Pain Management and PM&R practice seeking a California-licensed Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our upbeat, dynamic team! Our multidisciplinary approach combines non-pharmacological treatments (PT, psychology, acupuncture), interventional procedures (spinal, joint, nerve injections, neuromodulation, RFA, etc.), and pain medications. We do not prescribe high-dosage opioids. This is a part-time role (3 days/week) with the opportunity for full-time in the near future. Compensation: $68.00 – $100.00/hour (DOE) Responsibilities • Conduct histories & physical exams related to pain, spine, and musculoskeletal medicine, • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic pain conditions, • Manage patients in outpatient clinic and occasional inpatient/SNF consults, • Order & interpret diagnostic tests and labs, • Prescribe medications and initiate non-pharmacological treatments, • Educate and counsel patients & families on pain management options, • Coordinate care and facilitate referrals as needed, • Adhere to safe patient management and prescribing protocols, • Collaborate closely with physicians and specialists Qualifications • Licensed PA or NP in California with clean record, • DEA license (or ability to obtain), • Excellent clinical, communication, and teamwork skills, • Experience in pain medicine, PM&R, primary care, SNF, or hospital/ER settings, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment, • Strong patient rapport-building and service mindset Preferred Experience • Familiarity with diagnosing & treating acute/chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions, • Experience with trigger point and basic joint injections, • Knowledge of interventional pain procedures (epidurals, nerve blocks, RFA, neuromodulation, Botox for migraines, etc.), • Understanding of prescribing safety protocols, especially with comorbidities, • Familiarity with prior authorization and utilization review guidelines (PPO, Workers Comp, etc.), • Comfort with diagnostic studies (imaging, EMG, lab work, urine drug toxicology), • Willingness to rotate between Burbank clinic and SNF consults in Pasadena & East San Fernando Valley, • Multi-lingual skills Why Join Us • Competitive hourly compensation ($68–$100 DOE), • Part-time schedule with growth to full-time, • Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, • Opportunity to practice cutting-edge interventional pain medicine with a focus on patient safety and comprehensive care Apply today and bring your expertise to a practice that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.