Interventional Pain Management Physician

Physiatrist Opportunity

Athens Orthopedic Clinic is currently seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physiatrist to join our clinical network to support succession planning and growth. AOC is led, owned and governed by physicians with a strong focus on preserving autonomy and quality of care.

Must be a board eligible or certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management preferred but not required.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the AOC Pain Management, Spine Surgery and Outpatient Therapy to drive continual improvements in clinical care, and further position AOC as the industry leader.
• Provides comprehensive, multi-disciplinary interventional pain management care through a combination of interventional procedures, therapies, and medication management, as needed.
• Evaluate patients for medical concerns i.e., injury, disease, chronic pain, or a disabling condition) and assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Performs a full range of injections, medial branch blocks, nerve blocks, RFA procedures, advanced procedures, and other minimally invasive techniques.
• Performs EMGs and Nerve Conduction studies.
• Creates a safe, balanced, and patient focused approach to pain management and the patient's treatment plan, including monitoring ongoing progress and health of patients and adjusting treatment plans, as necessary.
• This position is both clinic- and ASC-based with procedures performed both in-office and in the practice's state-of-the-art ASCs, each with a dedicated support staff experienced in interventional pain procedures.
• Directs, supports, supervises, and collaborates with Advanced Practice Providers (Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners) in care delivery.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete Electronic Health Records detailing the patients' treatment plans and outcomes.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic radiology exams, laboratory testing, and other modalities to assess patients' condition and progress.
• Initiates timely consultation and referrals when a patient's condition or problem exceeds the scope of the practice and/or the physicians' expertise.
• Actively participates in growing the practice through marketing to referral sources, educational events, and social engagements.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.

Benefits:

• Salary with bonus potential
• Other benefits include medical, dental, life & disability insurance, paid time off, and 401K/profit sharing

About the practice:

Athens Orthopedic Clinic ("AOC") is a well renowned private orthopedic practice that has served the North Georgia Community for the past 60 years. The subspecialties include foot and ankle, spine, hand, adult reconstruction, pain management, and sports medicine. The practice is located strategically throughout North Georgia with ten (10) regional offices. AOC offers an industry-leading orthopedic platform with three wholly owned ambulatory surgery centers, two MRI / CT imaging centers, the region's only orthopedic urgent care centers, an occupational medicine center, and a robust outpatient therapy network. AOC's 73 total providers cared for 232,000 patients last year with expansive plans for growth. In addition to clinical care, several AOC physicians hold faculty appointments with the UGA / Augusta University Medical School with over 150 medical students hosted over the last decade. Clinical research endeavors span a wide range of projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer