Physician Pain Management - Competitive Salary

Job Description

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Mount Nittany Health is seeking BC/BE  Pain Management Physician ! Join an employed group consisting of 11 physicians and 20+ CRNA’s that provide coverage at Mount Nittany Medical Center, a 260-bed acute care facility in State College, PA.  State College offers all of the luxuries of a college town—including short commutes, NCAA Sports, Arts, high quality schools and outdoor recreation abounds with beautiful hiking and biking trails. Community based medicine is a plus! The physician will be provided a robust recruitment package.

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The Position: Pain Management

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• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
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• Provide evidence-informed medical and/or interventional pain management to patients based on appropriate clinical indication and meet high standards of care.
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• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRIs, and laboratory studies, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
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• Utilize fluoroscopy or ultrasound to perform most interventions. 
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• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals. 
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• Participate in collaborative care with other providers and support the services available for multidisciplinary interventional pain management. 
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• Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities to stay abreast of advancements in pain management techniques and best practices.
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• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and practice protocolsn in a timely and professional manner.
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• Other duties based on need, including teaching, research, educational presentations, expert opinion report preparation, and administrative tasks.
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Compensation Package:

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• W2:   Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
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• PTO: 9 weeks
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• CME: 1 week
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• CME allowance  $3,500 annually
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• Sign-on bonus:  $40k over 3 years
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Qualification

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• Medical Doctor Degree (University-affiliated medical school preferred).
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• Resident training in university-affiliated hospital preferred.
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• Current Pennsylvania medical license. 
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• Current DEA registration. 
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• ABA Board-certification and pain fellowship required
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• Past medical licensure has never been challenged, suspended or revoked. 
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• Hospital privileges have never been revoked at any hospital. 
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• No past convictions for fraud, narcotics, or any felony offense. 
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• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. 
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• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. 
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• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
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• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.  Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. 
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• Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.
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\n About Mount Nittany Health: \n

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A central Pennsylvania healthcare leader, Mount Nittany Health is dedicated to making the people in our community healthier with best-in-class practices and unmatched compassion. Mount Nittany Medical Center, part of Mount Nittany Health, is a 260-bed acute care facility offering medical, surgical, diagnostic and community services. Located in State College, Pennsylvania.

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\n About State College, PA: \n

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Located in Centre County, PA, State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more. This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstates 80 and 99.

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