Physician, Pain Management

Description

HealthyU Clinics is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare with a focus on improving quality of life. Our Pain Management Physicians play a crucial role in diagnosing, treating, and managing chronic and acute pain conditions using a multidisciplinary approach including interventional procedures, neuromodulation, and minimally invasive surgical interventions. We prioritize evidence-based treatments and innovative solutions to help patients achieve optimal health and wellness. 

Job Responsibilities

As a Pain Management Physician, you will lead patient-centered treatment plans to address chronic pain. This role involves working closely with patients, referring providers, and a multidisciplinary care team to ensure the highest standard of care.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized pain management treatment plans for patients with chronic pain conditions.
• Perform minimally invasive fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided procedures such as injections, epidurals, radiofrequency ablation, nerve blocks, spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulator trials, and minimally invasive spinal interventions as      appropriate including kyphoplasty, stimulator implants, intrathecal pump implants, minimally invasive lumbar decompression, and minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusions. 
• Prescribe medications and implement non-pharmacological pain management strategies.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, behavioral health specialists, and other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive pain treatment plans.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and comply with regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with opioid prescribing regulations, pain management protocols, and quality care standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay updated on advancements in pain management treatments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), or Neurology, or Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine.
• Valid state medical license (must be active before the first day of employment).
• Active DEA Registration.
• Two (2) years clinical practice experience in Pain Management preferred. New fellowship grad applications maybe be considered.
• Fellowship training in Pain Medicine (Required) -  ACGME approved fellowship.
• Current ACLS certification.
• 2 Professional References.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in interventional pain management procedures
• Knowledge of pharmacological treatments for pain management including opioids, best practices and alternative pain therapies
• Familiarity with chronic disease management 
• Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in Nerve Conduction Studies, preferred.
• Experience providing primary (longitudinal) care.