Pain Management Physician

Main Function:

Provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients experiencing acute and chronic pain thorough evaluations, diagnosing underlying conditions, and implementing individualized treatment plans. Utilizes a multimodal approach that includes pharmacologic therapies, interventional procedures, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and improve quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and chronic pain.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using pharmacologic, interventional, and rehabilitative strategies.
• Perform pain management procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, spinal cord stimulation, and other minimally invasive techniques.
• Collaborate with other specialists to deliver integrated care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about pain management strategies and expectations.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay current with advancements in pain management.
• Ensure adherence to ethical and legal standards in patient care.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with office staff, providers and administrative leadership staff.

Shift: Day Shift Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Qualifications:

• Unrestricted NYS medical license with current registration required.
• NYS DEA license required.
• Board certified or eligibility in a relevant specialty, such as Anesthesiology, Neurology, or PM&R, with additional fellowship training in pain management.
• Current ACLS certification
• Proficiency with diagnostic imaging, various pain management techniques, and electronic health records (EHRs).

Education:

• Completion of an accredited residency training program in Anesthesiology, Neurology, or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, or an equivalent international training program.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship training program in Pain Medicine or an equivalent international training program.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of clinical experience in pain management or a related specialty (e.g., anesthesiology, physical medicine & rehabilitation) required

Pay Range: $475,000 - $550,000/year based on experience

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