Chronic Pain Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM |M60089

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a Chronic Pain Physician to join the Anesthesiology department. You will provide comprehensive evaluation and interventional pain management within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The role includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collaborating with medical staff, and contributing to trainee education while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and care.

Qualifications

• MD degree and Virginia medical licensure required.
• Current/Active DEA license and BLS/CPR certification.
• ACLS certification where required and credentialing per medical staff bylaws.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and/or surgical care for chronic pain patients.
• Perform diagnostic tests, treatments and interventional procedures as permitted.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.
• Educate trainees and supervise students, residents and fellows.

Education

MD degree

Job description

Advertising Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit

School Of Medicine MBU

Department

Anesthesiology

Department Summary

The Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a Chronic Pain Physician to join our growing pain management team. This role provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic pain conditions through collaborative, patient-centered care. The physician will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based medical and interventional pain management services, improve patient outcomes, and support the education of trainees while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and care.

Duties & Responsibilities

To provide medical and/or surgical care and treatment to patients with chronic pain(s) as designated by the Anesthesiology Department Chairman and Medical Director/Program director for Chronic Pain. Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and/or preventive healthcare service including any or all of the following: histories and physicals; order and interpret tests; make preliminary diagnosis; treat injuries/illness; assist surgical procedures; counselling patients and/or prescribe medication as well as those invasive procedures defined by the Virginia Board of Medicine and designated by Medical Director/Program Director for Chronic Pain. Works collaboratively with the medical team to deliver organized, timely, cost effective and quality patient care. May supervise support staff and trainees including medical students, residents, and pain fellows.

The Chronic Pain Physician will provide patient care under defined departmental and state approved scope of practice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• MD degree
• Current VA license as a Physician by the Virginia Board of Medicine
• Current/Active DEA license
• Current CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications where needed
• Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job title
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Pain Management
• Three (3) years of previous clinical pain management experience
• Addiction/Substance Abuse clinical experience

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

ORP Eligible

No

Restricted

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Other

Rank

Open

Tenure

Ineligible

Months

12 months

Contact Name

Ashley Krauss

Contact Email

[e-mail]