Pain Management Physician
About The Position
PartnerCare is a leading provider of interventional pain management and musculoskeletal services. Comprehensive Pain Consultants offers minimally invasive treatment options for patients in Asheville, Marion, Waynesville, and Murphy, North Carolina. The Physician, specializing in spine and musculoskeletal interventions, provides advanced pain management treatment to a variety of patients and assists them in restoring optimal physical function to improve their quality of life. The Physician provides patient-centered care with high patient satisfaction, ensuring the patient has the best possible experience and outcomes. This role works within a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and support staff committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based pain management care.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree or foreign equivalent required.
- 4-7 years of post-graduate training including internship and residency required.
- Completion of a Pain Management Fellowship or ACGME-accredited fellowship required or in process.
- Board certified or board eligible by ABPMR, ABA, or ABR with Interventional Radiology Subspecialty preferred.
- Active and unrestricted state medical license and DEA registration required.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
- Strong clinical knowledge in interventional pain management, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Outstanding hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and attention to detail.
- Professional and warm bedside manner with ability to provide patient-centered care.
- Proficiency in EMR systems, PACS, medical terminology, and CPT coding.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Nice To Haves
- Board certified or board eligible by ABPMR, ABA, or ABR with Interventional Radiology Subspecialty preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary pain management care and may supervise Advanced Practice Providers.
- Evaluate patients for medical concerns including injury, disease, chronic pain, and disabling conditions through comprehensive physical examinations and medical histories.
- Determine and implement appropriate treatment plans providing relief from chronic pain using medications, nerve blocks, electrical stimulation, and other evidence-based therapies.
- Determine and order appropriate diagnostic radiology exams and laboratory studies.
- Perform interventional procedures primarily in an outpatient or Ambulatory Surgery Center setting.
- Monitor ongoing patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically necessary.
- Counsel patients and families on medical processes, medication management, nutrition, and health promotion.
- Provide adaptive tools to improve the overall health and physical functioning of patients.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic health records detailing patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
- Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines, regulatory standards, and PartnerCare compliance policies.
- Direct, support, and collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers in care delivery.
- Collaborate closely with clinical and administrative staff through in-person consultation, EMR documentation, and team communication.
- Actively participate in growing the practice through marketing, educational, and community engagement activities.
Benefits
- PartnerCare is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
