Pain Management Physician (MD/DO) - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Abilene, Texas, is seeking a Pain Management Physician (MD/DO) to deliver comprehensive pain management services focused on evidence-based strategies. The physician will manage acute and chronic pain conditions, perform interventional procedures, and coordinate care with different health providers. Applicants must have completed an accredited residency and fellowship in Pain Medicine, alongside necessary licensure and board certification. This role offers an opportunity to enhance patient function and quality of life through personalized care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school is required.
• Completion of a residency program in Anesthesiology or related specialty.
• Completion of a Pain Medicine fellowship is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
• Develop individualized pain management plans.
• Perform interventional procedures as applicable.
• Coordinate care with various healthcare providers.
• Educate patients about pain conditions and treatments.

Skills

Interventional pain management expertise

Diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills

Knowledge of safe opioid prescribing

Communication and patient counseling abilities

Complex chronic pain management

Commitment to patient-centered care

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of an accredited residency program

Completion of an accredited Pain Medicine fellowship

Board-eligible or board-certified in Pain Medicine

Job description

Pain Management Physician (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Pain Management Physician provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain. This role emphasizes multidisciplinary, evidence-based pain management strategies, including interventional procedures, medication management, and coordination of care to improve patient function and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
• Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal, neuropathic, spine-related, and cancer-related pain syndromes
• Develop individualized, multimodal pain management plans
• Perform interventional pain procedures consistent with training and privileges (e.g., injections, nerve blocks, ablations, neuromodulation as applicable)
• Manage pharmacologic pain therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, surgeons, physical therapy, behavioral health, and other specialists
• Educate patients regarding pain conditions, treatment options, and functional goals
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staff as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Psychiatry, or related specialty)
• Completion of an accredited Pain Medicine fellowship
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pain Medicine
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in interventional and non-interventional pain management
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
• Knowledge of safe opioid prescribing and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
• Ability to manage complex, chronic pain conditions
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Outpatient pain management clinics, procedure suites, and ambulatory surgery centers
• Limited inpatient consultation responsibilities depending on practice model

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods during clinic and procedures
• Manual dexterity for interventional techniques
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and procedural care

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.