Pain Management Physician

Mount Nittany Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 9 weeks

CME 1 week

CME allowance $3,500 annually

Sign-on bonus: $40k

Job summary

Mount Nittany Health in State College, PA is seeking a BC/BE Pain Management Physician to join an employed group at Mount Nittany Medical Center, a 260-bed acute care facility. The package includes a robust recruitment plan, competitive compensation, PTO, CME, and a $40k sign-on bonus.

The physician will perform comprehensive evaluations, orders and interprets tests, and provide interventional pain management using fluoroscopy or ultrasound.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor Degree from an accredited school.
• Pennsylvania medical license in good standing.
• Board-certified in pain medicine with fellowship training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history reviews and physical examinations.
• Provide evidence-informed interventional pain management based on clinical indications.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (X-rays, MRIs, labs).
• Utilize fluoroscopy or ultrasound to perform interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and refer to other providers as appropriate.
• Participate in meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with teaching, research, and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interventional pain management

Diagnostic interpretation

Education

Medical Doctor Degree

Current Pennsylvania medical license

DEA registration

ABA Board-certification and pain fellowship

Job description

Mount Nittany Health is seeking BC/BE Pain Management Physician ! Join an employed group consisting of 11 physicians and 20+ CRNA s that provide coverage at Mount Nittany Medical Center, a 260-bed acute care facility in State College, PA. State College offers all of the luxuries of a college town including short commutes, NCAA Sports, Arts, high quality schools and outdoor recreation abounds with beautiful hiking and biking trails. Community based medicine is a plus! The physician will be provided a robust recruitment package.

The Position: Pain Management

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Provide evidence-informed medical and/or interventional pain management to patients based on appropriate clinical indication and meet high standards of care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRIs, and laboratory studies, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Utilize fluoroscopy or ultrasound to perform most interventions.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in collaborative care with other providers and support the services available for multidisciplinary interventional pain management.
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities to stay abreast of advancements in pain management techniques and best practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and practice protocolsn in a timely and professional manner.
• Other duties based on need, including teaching, research, educational presentations, expert opinion report preparation, and administrative tasks.

Compensation Package

• W2: Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• PTO: 9 weeks
• CME: 1 week
• CME allowance $3,500 annually
• Sign-on bonus: $40k over 3 years

Qualification

• Medical Doctor Degree (University-affiliated medical school preferred).
• Resident training in university-affiliated hospital preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania medical license.
• Current DEA registration.
• ABA Board-certification and pain fellowship required
• Past medical licensure has never been challenged, suspended or revoked.
• Hospital privileges have never been revoked at any hospital.
• No past convictions for fraud, narcotics, or any felony offense.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.

About Mount Nittany Health

A central Pennsylvania healthcare leader, Mount Nittany Health is dedicated to making the people in our community healthier with best-in-class practices and unmatched compassion. Mount Nittany Medical Center, part of Mount Nittany Health, is a 260-bed acute care facility offering medical, surgical, diagnostic and community services. Located in State College, Pennsylvania.

About State College, PA

Located in Centre County, PA, State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more. This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstates 80 and 99.