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.