Interventional Pain Physician

Principle Health Systems•Texas City, TX

2d•$400,000 - $500,000

About The Position

Our Pain Physician provides specialized medical care to patients experiencing acute or chronic pain, focusing on restoring function and improving quality of life through interventional procedures, rehabilitation, and medication management. The physician works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinical setting.

Requirements

Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine
MD or DO with an active, unrestricted Texas medical license
Strong clinical skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Nice To Haves

Board Certification in Pain Medicine
Clinical background in Anesthesiology or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Active DEA license and credentialing with major Texas payer networks and Medicare
Experience in interventional procedures and multimodal pain management
Willingness to manage patients with morphine milligram equivalents (MME) under 200

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
Perform interventional procedures including, but not limited to, nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), spinal cord stimulation, pain pump management, and lumbar decompression.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
Supervise and collaborate with mid-level providers across outpatient clinics and affiliated facilities.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests; coordinate referrals to specialists when appropriate.
Prescribe medications and monitor patient response to ensure safety and efficacy.
Educate patients on their diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and care expectations.
Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Comply with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
Actively participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Health, vision, dentals, 4 weeks PTO, 9 paid holidays, matching 401k plan, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and Continuing Medical Education (CME)/licensure/membership/credentials reimbursement.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid basic life and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary benefits include short-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the future
Generous Paid Time Off (20 days annually)
9 paid company holidays each year
On-demand access to earned wages—get paid when you need it
Confidential support services for you and your family
Exclusive employee discounts on fitness memberships, car services, and more!