Description

Saint Agnes Medical Providers is seeking a Pain Management Physician to establish and lead a new pain management department serving patients in Fresno and the surrounding Central Valley. This physician will evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic pain using evidence-based, individualized care. The physician will help shape the departments clinical services, referral processes, and care protocols in collaboration with primary care and specialty care teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain, including musculoskeletal, neuropathic, spine-related, and cancer-related pain.
• Interventional procedures, rehabilitation, and referrals to other specialists.
• Perform pain management procedures within the physicians training, experience, and approved clinical privileges, including:
• Epidural injections
• Radiofrequency ablations
• Joint injections
• Spinal cord stimulation 
• Neuromodulation techniques
• Peripheral nerve stimulation
• Intrathecal pump management
• Advanced spine interventions
• Use appropriate imaging, diagnostic testing, and consultation to support evaluation and treatment.
• Prescribe and monitor medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with applicable laws, professional standards, and organizational policies.
• Coordinate care with referring clinicians and communicate treatment plans and recommendations promptly.
• Establish department workflows, referral guidelines, patient selection criteria, and clinical protocols in partnership with medical group leadership and operational teams.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and support appropriate coding and billing practices.
• Participate in other duties consistent with the role and the physicians training.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in a relevant specialty, such as anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• Fellowship training in Pain Medicine, including medication management.
• Board certification or eligibility in the physicians primary specialty; Pain Medicine certification is preferred.
• 3 years required experience.
• Current, unrestricted California Physician and Surgeon license, or eligibility to obtain one before the start date.
• Current DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain one before the start date.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Saint Agnes Medical Providers offers a competitive recruitment package, including:

• Competitive base salary plus incentive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan, with match
• Pay Range: $475k - $505k 

Work Environment

The physician will provide care in an outpatient setting and collaborate with clinicians and teams across the medical group and in the community.