Pain Management Physician ($450,000-$500,000)

Job Title: Pain Management Physician
Location: New Orleans, LA (Louisiana Pain Specialists)
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Setting: 100% Outpatient Clinic
Call Requirements: None
Hospital Affiliation: None
Surgery Center Involvement: None currently (expected within one year)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a board-certified Pain Management Physician to join a well-established multidisciplinary pain management practice. This is a clinic-only position, free of hospital rounds, surgical center obligations (currently), nights, weekends, or holiday work. The ideal candidate is a mid-career physician with a strong procedural background and a passion for patient-centered care.

This role plays a critical part in helping patients manage and reduce chronic pain through comprehensive treatment planning, diagnostics, and interventional procedures, enabling them to return to functional and active lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments through physical exams and patient interviews

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., imaging, labs)

• Perform interventional pain procedures including injections and nerve blocks

• Develop individualized treatment and management plans

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., physicians, therapists, psychologists)

• Educate patients and families on pain management techniques and expectations

• Document all patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely

• Stay updated with continuing medical education (CME) and evolving best practices

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations

• Uphold infection control and clinical safety standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO with current, unencumbered state medical license

• Board certified in Pain Medicine

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship

• Strong procedural skills including injections and nerve blocks

• At least 3-5 years of post-fellowship experience in outpatient pain management

• Must be in good standing with continuing education and board certification requirements

Preferred Background:

• Residency trained in Anesthesiology (strongly preferred), or PM&R, Neurology, or Emergency Medicine with relevant pain management experience

• Fellowship completed within the last 10 years

• Looking for a long-term “forever home” practice opportunity

• High level of professionalism, collaborative spirit, and patient-centered communication

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Predictable hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM

• No call, no weekends, no holidays

• No hospital or rounding responsibilities

• Collaborative team of specialists and administrative support

• Opportunity to shape a growing pain management service line

• Competitive compensation model with productivity bonus options

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), malpractice, and generous PTO

• Relocation assistance negotiable