Nurse Practitioner - Pain Management

Position Summary

Sinai Chicago is seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our Pain Management and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Clinic at Schwab. This advanced practice provider will work collaboratively with the physician team to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients experiencing acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, functional impairments, and rehabilitation needs.

The Nurse Practitioner will play a key role in evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, coordinating care, and promoting improved function and quality of life through a multidisciplinary approach.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, neurologic conditions, and rehabilitation-related diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and pain management plans.
• Order, interpret, and review diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with Illinois APRN regulations and organizational policies.
• Perform follow-up evaluations and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, pain management strategies, and self-care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical initiatives as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Illinois APRN licensure.
• Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), or related specialty.
• Current DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.

Preferred

• Prior experience in Pain Management, PM&R, Rehabilitation Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Spasticity, Orthopedics, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Spine Care, or related specialty.
• Experience managing patients with chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and interdisciplinary care models.
• Experience with EMR documentation systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care environment.
• Collaborative physician and rehabilitation team support.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Meaningful impact on patient recovery, function, and quality of life.

FTE: 0.75
Location: Schwab Rehabilitation, Chicago, Illinois
Department: Pain Management / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Sinai Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.