Pain Management APP

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Pain Management Team

Lakewood's Pain Management team provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing acute and chronic pain. Our approach combines interventional procedures, medication management, patient education, and collaboration with other specialties to improve patient function and quality of life. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will work closely with our interventional pain provider, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), to coordinate and deliver individualized treatment plans.

Mission for Position

The Pain Management Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. This position collaborates with the Pain CRNA and multidisciplinary care teams to develop individualized treatment plans, support interventional pain procedures, manage medications, and promote improved patient outcomes, function, and quality of life.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will assess and diagnose pain conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care. Responsibilities include evaluating patients before and after interventional procedures, educating patients and families on treatment options, and coordinating care with primary care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and other specialties. This position will also support responsible prescribing practices, maintain accurate clinical documentation, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and perform or assist with procedures consistent with approved clinical privileges.

Position Type

Full-time | Main Campus

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master's or doctoral degree, or equivalent preparation accepted under Minnesota licensure requirements.
• Current Minnesota RN and APRN licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure before beginning practice.
• Current national Nurse Practitioner certification in an appropriate population focus.

Physician Assistant:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Minnesota Physician Assistant licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure before beginning practice.
• Current NCCPA certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain registration before assuming prescribing responsibilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Lakewood Health System credentialing and clinical privileges.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, collaborative provider with strong clinical judgment and a patient-centered approach to pain management. Preferred qualifications include 3–5 years of experience in pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurology, or a related specialty. Specialized pain management training, experience supporting interventional pain procedures, and the ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans focused on improving patient function and quality of life are highly valued.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email humanresources@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Missy Lindow to discuss the possibilities further:
Missy Lindow, Chief Operating Officer
P: 218-894-8397

E: missylindow@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

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