Pain Management Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Pain Management Physician (employed)
• Setting: 260-bed acute care facility
• Collaboration: Employed group with physician coverage supported by 20+ CRNAs

Description

Provide comprehensive patient assessments and evidence-informed medical and interventional pain management. Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs, laboratory studies), perform most interventions using fluoroscopy or ultrasound, and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress. Participate in collaborative, multidisciplinary interventional pain management and support quality improvement and ongoing education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations
• Provide evidence-informed medical and/or interventional pain management based on appropriate clinical indication
• Order and interpret diagnostics such as X-rays, MRIs, and laboratory studies
• Use fluoroscopy or ultrasound to perform most interventions
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and facilitate referrals
• Collaborate with other providers to support multidisciplinary interventional pain management services
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records and comply with regulatory standards and practice protocols
• Other duties as needed, including teaching, research, educational presentations, expert opinion reports, and administrative tasks

Requirements

• Medical Doctor degree (university-affiliated medical school preferred)
• Pain fellowship required
• ABA board-certification required
• Current Pennsylvania medical license
• Current DEA registration
• Past medical licensure has never been challenged, suspended, or revoked
• Hospital privileges have never been revoked at any hospital
• No past convictions for fraud, narcotics, or any felony offense
• Ability to perform full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients; manual and finger dexterity; eye-hand coordination
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 50 pounds
• Normal visual acuity and hearing
• Ability to work with exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
• Ability to work under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours

Benefits

• W2: Competitive compensation and benefits
• PTO: 9 weeks
• CME: 1 week and $3,500 annually
• Sign-on bonus: $40k over 3 years