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.

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

Other Information

Education Requirements:
* Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Board Certified Pain Management & Anesthesia (preferred)
* DEA;ACLS;MD
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesia (preferred)

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Pain Clinic

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes