Pain Medicine, Pain Management Physician

Mount Nittany Health is seeking BC/BE Pain Management Physician! Join an employed group consisting of 11 physicians and 20+ CRNAs that provide coverage at Mount Nittany Medical Center, a 260-bed acute care facility in State College, PA. State College offers all of the luxuries of a college townincluding short commutes, NCAA Sports, Arts, high quality schools and outdoor recreation abounds with beautiful hiking and biking trails. Community based medicine is a plus! The physician will be provided a robust recruitment package.

The Position: Pain Management

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• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
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• Provide evidence-informed medical and/or interventional pain management to patients based on appropriate clinical indication and meet high standards of care.
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• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRIs, and laboratory studies, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
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• Utilize fluoroscopy or ultrasound to perform most interventions.
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• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals.
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• Participate in collaborative care with other providers and support the services available for multidisciplinary interventional pain management.
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• Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities to stay abreast of advancements in pain management techniques and best practices.
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• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and practice protocolsn in a timely and professional manner.
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• Other duties based on need, including teaching, research, educational presentations, expert opinion report preparation, and administrative tasks.
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Compensation Package:

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• W2: Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
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• PTO:9 weeks
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• CME:1 week
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• CME allowance $3,500 annually
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• Sign-on bonus: $40k over 3 years
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Qualification

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• Medical Doctor Degree (University-affiliated medical school preferred).
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• Resident training in university-affiliated hospital preferred.
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• Current Pennsylvania medical license.
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• Current DEA registration.
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• ABA Board-certification and pain fellowship required
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• Past medical licensure has never been challenged, suspended or revoked.
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• Hospital privileges have never been revoked at any hospital.
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• No past convictions for fraud, narcotics, or any felony offense.
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• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
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• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
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• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
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• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
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• Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.
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