Pain Management Physician (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Pain Management Physician provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain. This role emphasizes multidisciplinary, evidence-based pain management strategies, including interventional procedures, medication management, and coordination of care to improve patient function and quality of life.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
- Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal, neuropathic, spine-related, and cancer-related pain syndromes
- Develop individualized, multimodal pain management plans
- Perform interventional pain procedures consistent with training and privileges (e.g., injections, nerve blocks, ablations, neuromodulation as applicable)
- Manage pharmacologic pain therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, surgeons, physical therapy, behavioral health, and other specialists
- Educate patients regarding pain conditions, treatment options, and functional goals
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
- Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staff as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Psychiatry, or related specialty)
- Completion of an accredited Pain Medicine fellowship
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Pain Medicine
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
- Expertise in interventional and non-interventional pain management
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- Knowledge of safe opioid prescribing and regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
- Ability to manage complex, chronic pain conditions
- Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment
- Outpatient pain management clinics, procedure suites, and ambulatory surgery centers
- Limited inpatient consultation responsibilities depending on practice model
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and sit for extended periods during clinic and procedures
- Manual dexterity for interventional techniques
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and procedural care
Requirements
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.