Medical Director, Interventional Pain & Spine Center - Burlington, MA
Department of Anesthesiology & Interventional Pain Management
Seeking a visionary, collaborative, and growth-oriented physician leader to serve as Medical Director of the Interventional Pain & Spine Center. This key leadership role is responsible for shaping a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program dedicated to the treatment of acute, chronic, cancer-related, and complex spine pain conditions. Reporting to the Chairs of Anesthesiology & Interventional Pain Management and Neurosurgery.
Position Details
Clinical Leadership
Oversee patient care delivery and advance a full spectrum of pain services, including medication
management, image-guided spine interventions, neuromodulation, minimally invasive therapies, and
multidisciplinary chronic pain pathways.
Program Growth
Partner with Department Chairs and institutional leadership to expand outpatient clinics,
procedural locations, and related service lines to enhance access, efficiency, and regional
presence.
System-wide Collaboration
Build strong partnerships across Oncology, Acute Pain, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Primary Care,
PM&R, Behavioral Health, Rheumatology, Palliative Care, and Rehabilitation Services to create
seamless, coordinated care models.
Education & Research
Develop a Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship Program, support faculty engagement in trainee
education, and promote scholarly activity, clinical innovation, outcomes research, and
participation in regional and national initiatives.
Operational Excellence
Oversee quality, safety, patient experience, provider recruitment and mentorship, and overall
program performance.
20% dedicated nonclinical/administrative time (at the discretion of the Chairs)
Regular reporting meetings with Department Chairs or their designees
Qualifications
MD/DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Pain Fellowship
Board Certified with a valid license to practice
5–10 years of clinical experience preferred
3+ years of clinical leadership experience preferred
Strong skills in leadership, communication, and collaboration
Proficiency in data analysis and decision-making
Experience with healthcare systems, quality, and safety metrics