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Pain Nurse Pracitioner or Physician Assistant

Position Type:
AP
Date Posted:
04/01/2026
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City:
Springfield, MA

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, three community hospitals and the region’s largest multispecialty group. Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate.

We are seeking an experienced Pain Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass.

Join an organization that has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement and often are among the first adopters of better ways to deliver care. Be part of an inspired and compassionate team working together to care for communities that need us.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
• 100% inpatient, consultative role focused on acute pain management. Provide inpatient consultative services for adult and pediatric patients experiencing acute pain.
• Develop and implement comprehensive pain management plans, including medication management and procedural coordination. Collaborating closely with physicians, residents, and subspecialists.
• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (no call) with 6-week structured orientation
• Collaborative environment with dedicated attending physicians and anesthesiology residents
• Strong interdisciplinary support including surgical, addiction, and palliative care teams

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE:

• Compensation plan includes an annualized base salary
• Robust relocation package up to $10,000
• Flexibility- opportunities to flex your FTE to fit your life
• Transparent and equitable promotional practices
• Immediate access to paid time off
• Lucrative 403b match
• Professional development and mentorship
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Qualifications: Certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP or ACNP) or Physician Assistant. Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care, pain management, or addiction medicine. Strong clinical decision-making and collaborative skills. Interest or experience in pain management and procedural care preferred.

Compensation:
The compensation ranges in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Salary range: $134,415 – $170,260

To learn more about our health system and living in western Massachusetts, please visit our website at www.choosebaystatehealth.org. Interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers.

For more information please contact:
Dr. Nandakumar Ponnusamy MD
C/O Ariana Caradiaz, MBA, CPRP-DEI
Lead, Sr. Physician and APP Recruiter
Ariana.Caradiaz@Baystatehealth.org
413-795-7820

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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