Job Summary
Job Description
Mount Nittany Health is seeking BC/BE Pain Management Physician ! Join an employed group consisting of 11 physicians and 20+ CRNA’s 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 town—including 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
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Provide evidence-informed medical and/or interventional pain management to patients based on appropriate clinical indication and meet high standards of care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRIs, and laboratory studies, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Utilize fluoroscopy or ultrasound to perform most interventions.
- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in collaborative care with other providers and support the services available for multidisciplinary interventional pain management.
- Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities to stay abreast of advancements in pain management techniques and best practices.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and practice protocolsn in a timely and professional manner.
- Other duties based on need, including teaching, research, educational presentations, expert opinion report preparation, and administrative tasks.
Compensation Package:
- W2: Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
- PTO: 9 weeks
- CME: 1 week
- CME allowance $3,500 annually
- Sign-on bonus: $40k over 3 years
Qualification
- Medical Doctor Degree (University-affiliated medical school preferred).
- Resident training in university-affiliated hospital preferred.
- Current Pennsylvania medical license.
- Current DEA registration.
- ABA Board-certification and pain fellowship required
- Past medical licensure has never been challenged, suspended or revoked.
- Hospital privileges have never been revoked at any hospital.
- No past convictions for fraud, narcotics, or any felony offense.
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
- Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.
A central Pennsylvania healthcare leader, Mount Nittany Health is dedicated to making the people in our community healthier with best-in-class practices and unmatched compassion. Mount Nittany Medical Center, part of Mount Nittany Health, is a 260-bed acute care facility offering medical, surgical, diagnostic and community services. Located in State College, Pennsylvania.
Located in Centre County, PA, State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more. This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstates 80 and 99.