A Pain Management Physician specializes in diagnosing and treating chronic pain through comprehensive assessments and interventional procedures in an outpatient clinic setting. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans focused on improving patient quality of life without hospital or surgical center duties. The position offers predictable weekday hours, no call or weekend work, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive practice environment.
Job Title: Pain Management Physician
Location: New Orleans, LA (Louisiana Pain Specialists)
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Setting: 100% Outpatient Clinic
Call Requirements: None
Hospital Affiliation: None
Surgery Center Involvement: None currently (expected within one year)
We are seeking a board-certified Pain Management Physician to join a well-established multidisciplinary pain management practice. This is a clinic-only position, free of hospital rounds, surgical center obligations (currently), nights, weekends, or holiday work. The ideal candidate is a mid-career physician with a strong procedural background and a passion for patient-centered care.
This role plays a critical part in helping patients manage and reduce chronic pain through comprehensive treatment planning, diagnostics, and interventional procedures, enabling them to return to functional and active lives.
Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough assessments through physical exams and patient interviews
Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., imaging, labs)
Perform interventional pain procedures including injections and nerve blocks
Develop individualized treatment and management plans
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., physicians, therapists, psychologists)
Educate patients and families on pain management techniques and expectations
Document all patient interactions and care plans accurately and timely
Stay updated with continuing medical education (CME) and evolving best practices
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
Uphold infection control and clinical safety standards
MD or DO with current, unencumbered state medical license
Board certified in Pain Medicine
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship
Strong procedural skills including injections and nerve blocks
At least 3-5 years of post-fellowship experience in outpatient pain management
Must be in good standing with continuing education and board certification requirements
Residency trained in Anesthesiology (strongly preferred), or PM&R, Neurology, or Emergency Medicine with relevant pain management experience
Fellowship completed within the last 10 years
Looking for a long-term forever home practice opportunity
High level of professionalism, collaborative spirit, and patient-centered communication
Predictable hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM 4 PM
No call, no weekends, no holidays
No hospital or rounding responsibilities
Collaborative team of specialists and administrative support
Opportunity to shape a growing pain management service line
Competitive compensation model with productivity bonus options
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), malpractice, and generous PTO
Relocation assistance negotiable
pain management, interventional procedures, chronic pain, patient care, diagnostics, nerve blocks, injections, outpatient clinic, board-certified physician, treatment planning