Pain Management Physician - UNC Health/North Carolina Pain Management

UNC Health / North Carolina Pain Management seeks an experienced Pain Management Physician employed through UNC Health Rex. North Carolina Pain Management is a part of The North Carolina Neuroscience and Spine Center.

https://www.ncneurospine.com

The North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center provides specialized care for individuals with back pain, tailoring treatment solutions to suit each patient’s unique needs. Our dedicated team prioritizes a conservative approach, refraining from rushing into surgical recommendations.

We are committed to exploring all available avenues of treatment, collaborating with a range of experts (including pain management specialists, physical therapists, and neurosurgeons to devise a comprehensive care strategy that delivers optimal outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Discuss medical history with patients to acquire knowledge of healthcare practices.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose pain conditions.
• Create and discuss a pain management treatment plan with patients.
• Treat patients by employing interventional techniques such as injections and/or other devices.
• Prescribe medications, if applicable.
• Refer patients for laboratory and diagnostic tests. Assess medical results.
• Educate patients on pain management and lifestyle changes.
• Communicate pertinent medical records to appropriate specialists as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pain mechanisms and pharmacology.
• Proficient in interventional pain procedures, joint injections, nerve blocks, and epidural injections.
• Working knowledge of medical equipment such as C-Arm.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary care team in a clinic setting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to empathize with patients in pain.
• Passionate about pain management and dedicated to providing high-quality and safe patient care.

Education & Experience Requirements

• A medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid state medical license.
• Board certification in Pain Management.
• Dual board certification – Pain Management and Anesthesia(preferred)
• Experience with a wide range of pain management practices.

List of procedures

• Caudal Steroid Injection
• Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
• Cervical Radiofrequency Ablation
• Electromyography (EMG)
• Facet Joint Injections
• Kyphoplasty
• Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections
• Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
• Lumbar Sympathetic Block
• Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
• Medial Branch Block
• Opioid Therapy
• Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injections
• Spinal Cord Stimulator
• Trigger Point Injections

About the Community

Raleigh, Wake County, is a dynamic and thriving city that seamlessly blends modern innovation with Southern charm. This vibrant city offers residents an enticing urban-suburban mix, providing the best of both worlds. Raleigh boasts a diverse and rapidly growing economy, with a strong presence in technology, biotech, and the medical industry. The addition of the $552 million Apple campus in Research Triangle Park further solidifies Raleigh's status as a hub for innovation and high-tech industries.

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