Interventional Pain

Interventional Pain

Position Summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Pain Management Physician to join our growing multidisciplinary neuroscience and pain management team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions utilizing advanced interventional techniques and evidence-based medical therapies.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a physician-led organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting professional growth and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing interventional, medical, rehabilitative, and behavioral approaches.
• Perform a wide range of image-guided interventional pain procedures, including:
• Epidural steroid injections
• Facet joint injections and medial branch blocks
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Sacroiliac joint injections
• Peripheral nerve blocks
• Spinal cord stimulation trials and implants
• Intrathecal pain pump evaluations and management
• Minimally invasive spine procedures
• Collaborate with primary care physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, and rehabilitation specialists.
• Accurately document patient encounters and procedural notes within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and care pathway development.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and pain management strategies.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, or related specialty.
• Fellowship training in Interventional Pain Medicine.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pain Medicine.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice.
• DEA registration and controlled substance certification.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with neuromodulation procedures.
• Fellowship training from an ACGME-accredited program.
• Interest in developing and expanding pain management services.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentives.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance.
• Physician wellness and leadership development opportunities.

Why Augusta?

Augusta, Georgia is a beautiful mid-sized city located on the border of Georgia and South Carolina with loads of southern charm. The community offers major amenities in the city as well as the surrounding areas. If you are looking for a great climate in the Southeast with a family friendly population, then you have found your new home, meeting the needs of any family or lifestyle. Excellent cost of living - lower than the national average - with premier public and private schools.

Join us in empowering Georgians to live healthier lives while building a rewarding career in Interventional Pain Medicine.

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state's population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission-driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.

• **Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. H-1B sponsorship and J-1 waiver support are available for qualified candidates.