Physician / Pain Management / New York / Permanent / Board Certified Pain Management Physician Job

•Adheres to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times;
•Practices according to the standards of the DEA, NYS DOH, and the American Academy of Pain Management;
•Examines patients with various medical conditions, both chronic and acute, and uses appropriate testing to determine cause and level of discomfort of patient’s pain;
•Uses various modalities, both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic, to manage the patient’s pain;
•Must be able to use interventional techniques, such as nerve blocks and spinal injections, to be able to manage the patient’s pain;
•Appropriately prescribes medical treatment and medication to patients for pain management;
•Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers;
•Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients;
•Ensures timely and appropriate documentation in the EMR of all intervention;
•Continually consults with Chief Executive Office and other professionals on staff, as needed, regarding patient care, assessment, and education of patients;
•Participates in continuing education, and other patient care programs established by clinic requirements;
•Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations;
•Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette;
•Performs in a tactful and professional manner;
•Excellent computer skill that includes sound knowledge of the use of an EMR.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
•Degree in medicine from an accredited school and valid/current license to practice medicine in New York State;
•Current DEA Certificate of Registration;
•Board certified or board eligible in Pain Management and Palliative or Anesthesia;
•Must have completed a residency or fellowship program in Pain Management and Palliative Care or Anesthesia;
•Professional clinical experience in Pain Management;
•Current BLS, ACLS and Infection Control Certificates.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including paid malpractice.