We are seeking a Pain Management physician for a hospital-based practice in the NY metro area. This role is open due to the pending retirement of the current pain physician. The position involves outpatient chronic pain management with no hospital or procedural work.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who conduct initial patient visits, order MRIs, and coordinate the second-visit evaluation.
- Establish treatment plans while Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants manage all follow-up visits, ongoing assessments, and narcotic prescribing.
- Ensure all patients undergo drug screening with a strict zero-tolerance policy.
- Work with a seasoned team of Medical Assistants who handle patient intake and drug screens.
- Clinic operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
- Manage an expected patient volume of patients per day.
- Utilize the EPIC EMR system for all patient records and documentation.
Requirements
- Pain Management fellowship-trained physician (Can be PMR, Anesthesia, or ED residency).
- Must have a clean DEA and be fully comfortable/experienced in prescribing narcotics.
- Prior experience with chronic pain patients required; formal pain-clinic background strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage medication plans and monitor compliance within a structured, safety-driven practice.
- Strong communication skills and ability to maintain continuity with a long-standing patient panel.
Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
