Pain Management Physician Assistant

The Pain Management Physician provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain. This role emphasizes multidisciplinary, evidence-based pain management strategies, including interventional procedures, medication management, and coordination of care to improve patient function and quality of life.

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
• Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal, neuropathic, spine-related, and cancer-related pain syndromes
• Develop individualized, multimodal pain management plans
• Perform interventional pain procedures consistent with training and privileges (e.g., injections, nerve blocks, ablations, neuromodulation as applicable)
• Manage pharmacologic pain therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, surgeons, physical therapy, behavioral health, and other specialists
• Educate patients regarding pain conditions, treatment options, and functional goals
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staff as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Psychiatry, or related specialty)
• Completion of an accredited Pain Medicine fellowship
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pain Medicine
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

• Expertise in interventional and non-interventional pain management
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Knowledge of safe opioid prescribing and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
• Ability to manage complex, chronic pain conditions
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

• Outpatient pain management clinics, procedure suites, and ambulatory surgery centers
• Limited inpatient consultation responsibilities depending on practice model

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods during clinic and procedures
• Manual dexterity for interventional techniques
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and procedural care

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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