Lead PM&R Pain Medicine Physician - Outpatient Practice

UC Irvine; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 435,000 - 525,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine Health is seeking a full‑time, board‑certified/board‑eligible physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with specialized training in Pain Medicine. Fellowship training is required.

Primary responsibilities include comprehensive evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain, interventional procedures, and developing an outpatient pain medicine practice at UCI Health community sites.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an M.D., D.O., or MBBS degree.
• Successful completion of an accredited PM&R residency and Pain Medicine fellowship.
• Board certification/eligibility in PM&R and Pain Medicine.
• Eligible for California medical licensure.
• Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• Leadership skills; ability to motivate, inspire, communicate with faculty, residents, staff, and peers to maintain a professional, team‑based approach in the care of patients.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives while in compliance of all UC policies and procedures. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all state and federal privacy laws.
• Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient PM&R and pain medicine consultations and follow‑up care at UCI Health community sites.
• Develop a multidisciplinary pain medicine practice, including appropriate image‑guided interventional pain procedures within the physician’s training and clinical privileges.
• Communicate and collaborate with faculty, colleagues, residents, fellows, staff, and peers to maintain a professional, team‑based approach to patient care.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives and comply with all UC policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all state and federal privacy laws.

Skills

PM&R residency

Pain Medicine fellowship

Board certified PM&R

CA medical licensure

DEA certification

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Care oversight

Education

MD/DO/MBBS degree

PM&R residency

Pain Medicine fellowship

Job description

UC Irvine Health is seeking a full‑time, board‑certified/board‑eligible physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with specialized training in Pain Medicine. Fellowship training is required.

Primary responsibilities include comprehensive evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain, interventional procedures, and developing an outpatient pain medicine practice at UCI Health community sites.