Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist

Job Description

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.

The Position: Anesthesia

• 1 Hospital: Mount Nittany Medical Center

• 12 total OR's and an off-site Surgery Center with 4 OR's.

• 1 OB Suite

• 4 Endo/GI Suites

• 11 FT Anesthesiologists and 20+ CRNA's

• Call is approx. every 6 -7 days (Mix of first call and back up call)

• CRNA Medical Direction Model

• Major Service lines include: General, GU, OB, Spine, ENT, GYN, Plastic, Ortho, and Vascular

• Low Peds volume

• No Open-Heart Surgery and No Heads

• EMR: Meditech

The Position: Pain Management

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

Compensation Package:

• W2: Completive Compensation and Benefits package

• PTO: 9 weeks

• CME: 1 week

• CME allowance $3,500 annually

• Sign-on bonus: $40k over 3 years

About Mount Nittany Health:

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.

About State College, PA:

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.

Qualification

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

About Us

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.