Pain Management Physician

TERRESTRIS, LLC; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 220,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

11 federal paid holidays

Job summary

TERRESTRIS, LLC is seeking a Pain Management Physician to support veterans in South Charleston, WV. The role involves interventional pain care using fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance, evaluation of veterans, and coordinated care with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive medical evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, inpatient pain consults, and opioid management aligned with VA guidelines. Strong credentialing and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Current, full, unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pain Medicine or ABA-certified.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Experience with VA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform interventional pain care under fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance.
• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations for Veterans in the Pain Clinic.
• Develop integrated treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide inpatient pain consults for Veterans.
• Manage chronic pain medications with opioid risk considerations.
• Adhere to VA/DOD guidelines and local policies.
• Complete EHR documentation per VHA standards.

Skills

Interventional pain management

Opioid management

Team collaboration

VA protocol knowledge

Education

MD/DO degree

Tools

Fluoroscopy

Ultrasound guidance

Epidural injections

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Pain Management Physician to support the Veteran community in the South Charleston, WV area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights:

• Logistics:
  • Pay: $160+ per hour
  • Contract Type: 1 base year with 2, 1-year option periods
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
  • Location: 700 Technology Drive, South Charleston, WV
• Requirements:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
  • Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree.
  • Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Board Certified /Board Eligible in Pain Medicine or have demonstrable experience in pain management and opioid prescribing, have experience in providing scope of care as described herein and be currently certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).
  • Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Previous experience with the VA is a plus.
• Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • 11 federal paid holidays

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team?

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What does a typical day look like for the Pain Management Physician?

You will:

• Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Perform interventional pain care, including fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided invasive procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, joint injections, spinal cord stimulator trials, intrathecal baclofen trials, intrathecal pump refills).
• Perform comprehensive medical and functional evaluations for Veterans referred to the Pain Clinic, including history, physical examination, and review of diagnostic studies.
• Establish accurate diagnoses and comorbidities (e.g., substance use disorders, mental health issues) and, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team, develop individualized, integrated treatment plans that emphasize functional restoration and self-management.
• Provide inpatient Chronic Pain consultative services for Veterans admitted to the hospital.
• Provide medication management for chronic pain conditions, focusing on polypharmacy reduction, opioid risk stratification, and utilizing non-opioid analgesics and adjuvant medications.
• Manage opioid medications and perform opioid medication adjustments including tapers as indicated and in compliance with current VA/DOD Long-term Opioid Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines, and local VA policies.
• Orders, performs, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies necessary to optimize the pain care plan. Follows up with Veterans regarding results per VHA standards to discuss care plans, changes to therapy, and additional monitoring or testing requirements.
• Provide clinical collaboration with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete all required electronic health record documentation in accordance with VHA standards, including timely, accurate entries for pain management activities, therapeutic changes, recommendations, procedures, and patient check-out (such as diagnostic and procedure codes). Ensures compliance with national and local performance measures, including prompt health screenings and completion of clinical reminders for patients.
• Perform other clinical duties as indicated and assigned.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Board Certified /Board Eligible in Pain Medicine or have demonstrable experience in pain management and opioid prescribing, have experience in providing scope of care as described herein and be currently certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).
• Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.