Specialist / Consultant Pain Medicine (PL)

NMC Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Pain Medicine Specialist. The role involves diagnosing and managing various pain conditions, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have an MD and board certification in relevant fields, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Medical license to practice in UAE is required.
• Expertise in managing pain conditions with interventional and non-interventional methods is critical.
• Specialized training in Pain Medicine will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage chronic and acute pain conditions.
• Perform advanced interventional procedures and develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients on pain management strategies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Medical degree (MD or equivalent)

Board certification in Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology, Neurology, or PM&R

Job description

• Diagnose and manage chronic and acute pain conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, cancer pain, and postoperative pain.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing pharmacological, interventional, and non-pharmacological therapies.
• Perform advanced interventional procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and other minimally invasive techniques.

Patient Education and Support:

• Educate patients and their families about pain management strategies and the expected outcomes of treatments.
• Provide guidance on lifestyle changes, physical therapy, and psychological interventions to support long-term pain relief.

Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Care:

• Work closely with anesthesiologists, neurologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other specialists to deliver comprehensive pain management services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and ensure integrated care.

Education and Mentorship:

• Train and mentor medical trainees, nurses, and allied health professionals in pain medicine principles and practices.
• Organize and participate in continuing medical education (CME) activities and workshops related to pain management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Responsibilities

Clinical Care:

• Diagnose and manage chronic and acute pain conditions, including musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, cancer pain, and postoperative pain.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing pharmacological, interventional, and non-pharmacological therapies.
• Perform advanced interventional procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and other minimally invasive techniques.

Patient Education and Support:

• Educate patients and their families about pain management strategies and the expected outcomes of treatments.
• Provide guidance on lifestyle changes, physical therapy, and psychological interventions to support long-term pain relief.

Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Care:

• Work closely with anesthesiologists, neurologists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other specialists to deliver comprehensive pain management services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and ensure integrated care.

Education and Mentorship:

• Train and mentor medical trainees, nurses, and allied health professionals in pain medicine principles and practices.
• Organize and participate in continuing medical education (CME) activities and workshops related to pain management.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification or equivalent in Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology, Neurology, or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with specialized training in Pain Medicine.
• Valid medical license to practice in UAE.
• Expertise in managing a wide range of pain conditions using both interventional and non-interventional approaches.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.