Chronic Pain Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - CVMC

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the Department of Anesthesiology supporting the Chronic Pain and Spine patient population at Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC), with potential expansion to the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC).

This is a new and highly specialized role, created to support growing patient demand, improve access, and enhance care coordination for patients with chronic pain and spine-related conditions.

The APP will play a key role in managing patients within the pain and spine care pathway, working closely with physicians and orthopedic teams to provide follow-up care, triage, and care coordination.

This position offers the opportunity to help build and shape a new APP role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up care for patients with chronic pain conditions, particularly non-surgical spine patients

• Perform triage and referral evaluation, determining appropriate care pathways:

  • Orthopedic spine consultation

  • Pain management / procedural interventions

  • Referral back to primary care

• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams including Anesthesiology and Orthopedics

• Support follow-up and care planning

• Collaborate closely with physicians and existing APPs in the orthopedic group

• Contribute to improving patient access, continuity, and overall care experience

Position Details

• FTE: 0.6 (3 days/week), with potential to expand to 0.8

• Schedule: Typically Wednesday – Friday

• Primary Location: CVMC Pain Management Clinic

• Potential Expansion: May include time at UVMMC depending on growth

• Shift/Call: No call 

Patient Population

• Adults with chronic pain conditions, particularly spine-related

• Patients referred through orthopedic spine pathways

• Mix of surgical candidates and non-surgical care management

Candidate Requirements & Experience

Required

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Eligible for Vermont licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior APP experience in spine, orthopedics, neurology, or pain management

• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills

• Ability to manage complex chronic pain patients

• New graduates with relevant training or strong interest are encouraged to apply

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build a new role within a growing service line

• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

• Located in beautiful Vermont with access to outdoor recreation and vibrant communities

Education

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program (Master’s or Doctoral degree) approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing or national accrediting agency

• Maintains active licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and active, unrestricted licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice RN (APRN) by the Vermont Board of Nursing

• RNFA certification strongly recommended

• DEA registration (or eligibility)

Physician Assistant (PA)

• Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program at an institution accredited by ARC‑PA (Accreditation and Review Commission on Education for the PA)

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Active, unrestricted licensure to practice as a PA by the Vermont Board of Medical Practice

• DEA registration (or eligibility)