Pain Management Physician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pain Management Physician is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing patients experiencing acute and chronic pain. This position provides comprehensive, evidence-based, and patient-centered care to improve patients' function, quality of life, and ability to manage pain safely.

The physician develops individualized treatment plans that may include medication management, non-opioid therapies, interventional pain management procedures, rehabilitation, and referrals to appropriate specialists. The physician collaborates with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure compliance with applicable clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

The work hours for this position are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch scheduled from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. The Pain Management Physician is not required to work on the weekends but is required to provide supervision of four (4) mid-level healthcare practitioners.


essential duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, or responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities as necessary to meet organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided as necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Conduct comprehensive medical histories, physical examinations, and pain assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pain conditions, including musculoskeletal, neuropathic, spinal, and other pain-related disorders within the physician's scope of practice.
• Review diagnostic imaging, laboratory results, and other clinical information to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient needs, treatment goals, and evidence-based practices.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical response and functional improvement.
• Educate patients regarding pain conditions, treatment options, medication use, potential risks, and self-management strategies.
• Provide appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management.
• Evaluate the risks and benefits of opioid and non-opioid medications when clinically indicated.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, adverse effects, adherence, and potential risks associated with controlled substances.
• Follow applicable controlled-substance prescribing requirements, prescription monitoring requirements, and organizational protocols.
• Identify patients who may benefit from physical therapy, behavioral health services, rehabilitation, or other supportive treatments.
• Perform interventional pain management procedures when appropriately trained, credentialed, privileged, and authorized.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialists, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Communicate treatment recommendations and follow-up needs to refer providers.
• Refer patients for additional diagnostic evaluation or specialty care when indicated.
• Support continuity of care through appropriate follow-up, consultation, and communication.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Document assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, medication decisions, informed consent, procedures, and follow-up recommendations.
• Comply with applicable federal and California laws, professional standards, privacy requirements, and organizational policies.
• Participate in clinical quality improvement, peer review, utilization review, and other quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Maintain required professional licenses, certifications, continuing education, and clinical competencies.
• Promote safe, respectful, culturally responsive, and nondiscriminatory patient care.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent medical concerns, medication complications, and changes in patient condition.
• Apply appropriate infection prevention and patient safety practices.
• Participate in initiatives designed to improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, access to care, and treatment effectiveness.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case reviews, and interdisciplinary care discussions.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, staff, and external healthcare partners.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position and organizational needs.

Minimum qualification

Required Certification, Training/Education and Experiences

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency in an appropriate specialty, such as anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, or another specialty relevant to the physician's pain management practice OR Fellowship training in pain medicine or an equivalent recognized pathway of specialized training.
• Current and unrestricted California physician and surgeon license.
• Current DEA registration, as applicable to the physician's prescribing responsibilities.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Board certification in Pain Medicine or a relevant primary specialty is preferred
• Experience treating patients with complex chronic pain conditions.
• Experience with interventional pain management procedures
• Experience working in an outpatient clinic, community health center, or multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• Experience serving culturally, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with evidence-based opioid stewardship and multimodal pain management approaches.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of pain assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
• Evidence-based pain management and treatment planning.
• Safe prescribing and medication risk assessment.
• Patient education and shared decision-making.
• Clinical documentation and EHR proficiency.
• Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Cultural sensitivity and effective communication.
• Professional judgment, ethical decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Time management and the ability to manage an outpatient patient caseload.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• May require occasional travel between work locations or attendance at training sessions.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents as follows:

• Medical, Life, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(K) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time off and Paid Sick Leave
• Six Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Allowance
• Telemedicine Program
• Legal and Identity Shield

WORK ENVIRONMENT DISCLAIMER

This position primarily works in a healthcare setting that may include medical, dental, behavioral health, and administrative environments. Employees may be exposed to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, medical equipment, cleaning agents, and other conditions commonly associated with healthcare operations. Employees are expected to follow all infection prevention and control procedures, safety protocols, and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

AT-WILL & EEO DISCLAIMER

Employment with the organization is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. Nothing contained in this job description shall be construed as creating an employment contract, expressed or implied.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.