Chronic Pain Anesthesiologist | Anesthesiology | SOM |M60089

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond seeks a Chronic Pain Physician to join the Anesthesiology Department. The role delivers evaluation and treatment of chronic pain within a collaborative, patient-centered model.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based medical and interventional pain management, support trainee education, and uphold high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• MD degree is required.
• Virginia medical license is required.
• Active DEA license is required.
• CPR and BLS certifications are required.
• ACLS certifications where needed.
• Credentialing in accordance with medical staff by-laws for specific job title.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care for chronic pain patients as designated by the department chairman.
• Perform histories and physicals, order and interpret tests, diagnose and treat conditions.
• Collaborate with the medical team to deliver organized, cost-effective patient care.
• Supervise staff and trainees including medical students, residents and pain fellows.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

MD degree

Virginia medical license

DEA license

CPR/BLS certifications

ACLS certifications where needed

Credentialing per bylaws

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]