Pain Management Specialist

Sterling St James Inc.; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 280,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sign-on bonus

6 weeks PTO annually

Top-tier health/dental/vision

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in Munster, Indiana, seeks a Pain Medicine Physician (board certified or eligible) to join a growing, physician-led team. The role emphasizes comprehensive pain management, both medical and interventional, with a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The position offers access to a high-tech hospital infrastructure, EPIC EHR with AI enhancements, and a focus on mentorship and balanced clinical goals. A competitive compensation package is provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a US medical school (MD or DO).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pain Medicine (via Anesthesiology, PM&R, or Neurology subspecialty).
• Active and unrestricted Indiana medical license (or eligible for licensure within 90–120 days).
• Strong proficiency in interventional pain modalities, comprehensive patient assessment, and multidisciplinary care planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and medical/interventional treatment for adults with acute and chronic pain.
• Perform interventional pain procedures in outpatient and procedure settings.
• Collaborate with spine surgeons, neurology, orthopedics, physical therapy, and primary care.
• Utilize EPIC EHR with AI-driven documentation enhancements.
• Maintain compliance with federal/state guidelines on controlled substances and patient safety.
• Participate in practice development and quality improvement.

Job description

Pain Medicine Physician

Location: Munster, Indiana

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An established, highly regarded healthcare system in Northwest Indiana is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pain Medicine Physician to join its growing, physician-led group practice.

Located just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, this position offers the ideal combination of a subspecialty practice, high-tech hospital infrastructure, and exceptional work-life balance. Practice in a HIMSS Stage VII environment featuring full EPIC EHR integration with modern AI functionality. You will collaborate with a collegial team of physicians who are eager to provide mentorship and support as you build a practice tailored to your clinical goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and medical/interventional treatment for adult patients presenting with acute and chronic pain conditions
• Perform a wide range of interventional pain procedures in outpatient and procedure suite settings
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary network of spine surgeons, neurologists, orthopedists, physical therapists, and primary care physicians
• Utilize cutting-edge clinical tools and EPIC EHR with AI-driven documentation enhancements
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and health system guidelines regarding controlled substance management and patient safety
• Participate in practice development and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited US medical school (MD or DO).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pain Medicine (via Anesthesiology, PM&R, or Neurology subspecialty pathway).
• Active and unrestricted Indiana medical license (or eligible for state licensure within 90–120 days).
• Strong proficiency in interventional pain modalities, comprehensive patient assessment, and multidisciplinary care planning.

Benefits & Incentive Package

• Competitive Compensation – base salary negotiable based on MGMA guidelines, paired with a performance/productivity bonus structure.
• Generous, negotiable sign-on bonus package.
• Flexible time off allocation totaling 6 weeks per year.
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 403(b) retirement program with employer matching contributions.
• Exceptional CME funding and dedicated paid CME time.
• 100% reimbursement for state medical license, CSR, DEA, professional dues, and subscriptions.

Open to H-1B applicants who meet all federal requirements and possess an unrestricted Indiana medical license

Competitive compensation package aligned with current MGMA benchmarks; final salary is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate’s professional experience and qualifications