Pain Management Physician (MD/DO) - Texas
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Job description
Pain Management Physician (MD/DO)
Position Summary
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
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Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal, neuropathic, spine-related, and cancer-related pain syndromes
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Develop individualized, multimodal pain management plans
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Perform interventional pain procedures consistent with training and privileges (e.g., injections, nerve blocks, ablations, neuromodulation as applicable)
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Manage pharmacologic pain therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements
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Coordinate care with primary care providers, surgeons, physical therapy, behavioral health, and other specialists
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Educate patients regarding pain conditions, treatment options, and functional goals
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Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
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Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
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Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staff as applicable
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Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
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Completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Psychiatry, or related specialty)
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Completion of an accredited Pain Medicine fellowship
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Board-eligible or board-certified in Pain Medicine
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Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
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DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
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Expertise in interventional and non-interventional pain management
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Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
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Knowledge of safe opioid prescribing and regulatory compliance
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Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
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Ability to manage complex, chronic pain conditions
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Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment
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Outpatient pain management clinics, procedure suites, and ambulatory surgery centers
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Limited inpatient consultation responsibilities depending on practice model
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand and sit for extended periods during clinic and procedures
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Manual dexterity for interventional techniques
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Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and procedural care