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Posted: 27-Nov-25
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 9999-INFOR-184421
Description
UNC Health / North Carolina Pain Management seeks an experienced Pain Management Physician employed through UNC Health Rex. North Carolina Pain Management is a part of The North Carolina Neuroscience and Spine Center.
https://www.ncneurospine.com
The North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center provides specialized care for individuals with back pain, tailoring treatment solutions to suit each patient?s unique needs. Our dedicated team prioritizes a conservative approach, refraining from rushing into surgical recommendations.
We are committed to exploring all available avenues of treatment, collaborating with a range of experts (including pain management specialists, physical therapists, and neurosurgeons to devise a comprehensive care strategy that delivers optimal outcomes.
Job Responsibilities
? Discuss medical history with patients to acquire knowledge of healthcare practices.
? Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose pain conditions.
? Create and discuss a pain management treatment plan with patients.
? Treat patients by employing interventional techniques such as injections and/or other devices.
? Prescribe medications, if applicable.
? Refer patients for laboratory and diagnostic tests. Assess medical results.
? Educate patients on pain management and lifestyle changes.
? Communicate pertinent medical records to appropriate specialists as needed.
Required Skills and Qualifications
? Strong knowledge of pain mechanisms and pharmacology.
? Proficient in interventional pain procedures, joint injections, nerve blocks, and epidural injections.
? Working knowledge of medical equipment such as C-Arm.
? Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
? Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary care team in a clinic setting.
? Strong organizational and time management skills.
? Patience, compassion, and the ability to empathize with patients in pain.
? Passionate about pain management and dedicated to providing high-quality and safe patient care.
Education & Experience Requirements
? A medical degree from an accredited institution.
? Valid state medical license.
? Board certification in Pain Management.
? Dual board certification - Pain Management and Anesthesia(preferred)
? Experience with a wide range of pain management practices.
List of Procedures
? Caudal Steroid Injection
? Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
? Cervical Radiofrequency Ablation
? Electromyography (EMG)
? Facet Joint Injections
? Kyphoplasty
? Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections
? Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
? Lumbar Sympathetic Block
? Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
? Medial Branch Block
? Opioid Therapy
? Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injections
? Spinal Cord Stimulator
? Trigger Point Injections
UNC Health Medical Group: Delivering Expertise and Empathy to more than a dozen counties.
The more than 90 practices and over 300 providers of UNC Health Medical Group are providing a full range of primary care and specialty services to people in 16 counties throughout North Carolina. Through operational support that helps each practice provide complete care to patients, UNC Health Medical Group makes the expertise and empathy of the UNC Health system available to more of North Carolina.
About the Community
Raleigh, Wake County, is a dynamic and thriving city that seamlessly blends modern innovation with Southern charm. This vibrant city offers residents an enticing urban-suburban mix, providing the best of both worlds. Raleigh boasts a diverse and rapidly growing economy, with a strong presence in technology, biotech, and the medical industry. The addition of the $552 million Apple campus in Research Triangle Park further solidifies Raleigh's status as a hub for innovation and high-tech industries.
Nestled centrally, Raleigh allows its residents the luxury of easy access to the picturesque mountains or the serene beaches, both just a few hours away. The city experiences all four seasons, creating an appealing environment for those who appreciate diverse climates. Raleigh's cultural scene is enriched by beautiful green spaces, family-friendly museums, and a burgeoning art and music community. Monthly gallery walks, summer concerts, and music festivals contribute to the city's lively atmosphere, offering entertainment for every taste. The Wake County Public School System consistently earns high marks across the board, outperforming school districts across the state and nation in end-of-course and proficiency tests, SAT scores, and various performance measuring criteria. In addition to its economic and educational prowess, Raleigh offers a welcoming and inclusive community, making it an ideal place for individuals and families alike.
Recruiter: Tina McBee, tina.mcbee@unchealth.unc.edu
Other Information
Education Requirements:
? Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
? Board Certified Pain Management & Anesthesia (preferred)
? DEA;ACLS;MD Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities
Requirements:
? Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.
REASONING ABILITY
High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesia (preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasoning Ability: High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Health Medical Group
Unit: Rex Pain Clinic
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day
Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.