Job Description

About the Position

Compass Palliative is seeking a qualified California-licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide Telemedicine Pain Management services to patients throughout California.

This role focuses specifically on pain assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management, including the prescribing and management of pain medications for patients with acute and chronic pain.

Position Highlights

• Remote / Telemedicine
• California-based patient population
• Minimum of 8 hours per week or 1 day per week
• Flexible days and hours
• Contract position
• Physician collaboration and clinical support
• Opportunity for additional hours based on patient volume

Responsibilities

• Conduct telemedicine evaluations and assessments of patients with acute and chronic pain.
• Prescribe, manage, and refill pain medications as clinically appropriate and within applicable regulations.
• Develop and adjust individualized pain management and medication treatment plans based on patient response.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, adherence, side effects, and potential risks.
• Document assessments, diagnoses, prescriptions, treatment plans, and follow-up care; collaborate with physicians as needed.

Requirements

• Active California NP or PA license
• Active DEA license/registration
• Experience in pain management and/or prescribing pain medications preferred
• Experience managing acute or chronic pain patients preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
• Comfortable providing patient care through telemedicine

Job Details

Job Type: Contract

Schedule: Minimum 8 hours/week or 1 day/week

Location: Remote

Specialty: Pain Management