Pain Medicine Physician - Board-Certified, Interventional

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 230.000 - 310.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pain management physician to join the interdisciplinary Pain Management Team at the VA Pittsburgh Health System.

The position serves VAPHS facilities with onsite and virtual care, part of the Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine service line for western Pennsylvania. Duties include comprehensive pain evaluation, longitudinal management, multimodal therapy, and coordination of care with multiple

Qualifikationen

• United States Citizenship or equivalent eligibility for VA appointment.
• Medical degree from an approved school and licensure to practice in the US.
• Board certification in pain medicine or eligible for certification.
• Completion of an accredited residency and (preferred) pain medicine fellowship.
• Strong English communication and teaching abilities.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive pain evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal management for Veterans.
• Perform neuromusculoskeletal and functional assessments and interpret imaging to identify pain generators.
• Deliver biopsychosocial care using pharmacologic, procedural, behavioral, rehabilitation, and Whole Health modalities.
• Provide consults via e-consult, SCAN-ECHO, telehealth, and clinical video telehealth as assigned.
• Manage opioid therapy and coordinate care with PMT and other services.
• Educate and supervise residents and students in clinic, procedures, and trainee assessment.

Kenntnisse

Pain medicine expertise

Board certification in Pain Medicine

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Teaching residents and students

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Ausbildung

MD/DO degree

ABMS board certification in Pain Medicine

ACGME-accredited residency (preferred)

Pain Medicine fellowship (ACGME) preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Jobbeschreibung

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pain management physician to join the interdisciplinary Pain Management Team at the VA Pittsburgh Health System.

The position serves VAPHS facilities with onsite and virtual care, part of the Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine service line for western Pennsylvania. Duties include comprehensive pain evaluation, longitudinal management, multimodal therapy, and coordination of care with multiple