INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT PHYSICIAN

About the role

Advanced Relief Institute (ARI) is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Interventional Pain Management Physician to join our growing multidisciplinary team. The physician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients experiencing acute and chronic pain conditions through advanced interventional pain management and regenerative medicine therapies, utilizing evidence-based medicine and comprehensive treatment plans designed to restore function, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life.

Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine Fellowship is a mandatory requirement for this position. This is required because several of our commercial insurance carriers require physicians to have completed an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine Fellowship for credentialing and participation.

Responsibilities

Comprehensive Patient Care

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, diagnostic review, and treatment planning.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans that align with each patient's functional goals.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and modify plans as clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, expected outcomes, and preventive care strategies.

Interventional Pain Procedures

Perform image-guided procedures including, but not limited to:

• Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections
• Facet Joint Injections
• Medial Branch Blocks
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
• Sacroiliac Joint Injections
• Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
• Peripheral Joint Injections
• Trigger Point Injections
• Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
• Occipital Nerve Blocks
• Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) Trials and Permanent Implantation
• Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Placement
• Kyphoplasty (where applicable)
• Additional minimally invasive procedures consistent with physician training and privileges
• Evaluate and provide regenerative medicine therapies, including biologic and restorative treatment options, as clinically appropriate and within physician training and practice protocols.

Medication Management

• Prescribe medications responsibly using evidence-based pain management guidelines.
• Promote multimodal treatment approaches emphasizing functional restoration.
• Monitor controlled substance therapy in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Utilize the Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and maintain compliance with all prescribing requirements.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers, Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, Physical Therapy partners, Behavioral Health providers, and administrative teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for APPs and clinical staff.
• Foster a positive, patient-centered team culture.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate documentation within the Electronic Medical Record.
• Ensure documentation supports coding accuracy and medical necessity.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, DEA, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Professional Development

• Maintain active medical licensure, DEA registration, board certification, and required certifications.
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
• Stay current with emerging advancements in interventional pain management.
• Represent ARI professionally within the healthcare community.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of an accredited residency in Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Neurology, or other qualifying specialty
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine Fellowship (required — not preferred). Documentation confirming completion, or verification through primary source credentialing, must be provided.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pain Medicine
• Current Florida Medical License (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
• Active DEA Registration
• Current BLS and ACLS certification

Note: Candidates who have not completed an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine Fellowship will not be considered for interviews unless an exception has been discussed and approved in advance. This requirement exists because several commercial insurance carriers require this fellowship for physician credentialing and participation; without it, certain health plans may deny credentialing and significantly limit a physician's ability to see patients and bill under those contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of Interventional Pain Management experience
• Fluoroscopy-guided procedural expertise
• Neuromodulation and Spinal Cord Stimulator experience
• EMR Experience (Nextgen Enterprise Preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Productivity incentive opportunities
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance Coverage
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities