Pain Management Medical Director

Responsibilities

• Provide physician oversight and clinical supervision for up to 8 full time NP/PA providers delivering mobile and telemedicine pain management services
• Supervise telemedicine providers to ensure quality of care, appropriate prescribing practices, and compliance with state and federal regulations
• Review patient documentation and provide feedback to ensure clinical quality and regulatory compliance
• Guide providers on evidence-based pain management protocols, including medication management, non-opioid therapies, and appropriate specialty referrals
• Support individualized treatment planning for geriatric and medically complex patients in SNF, ALF, and home care settings
• Be available for provider consultation, case review, and clinical guidance as needed
• Participate in one monthly provider meeting
• Ensure documentation, telehealth workflows, and prescribing practices comply with Medicare, DEA, and New Mexico state regulations
• Collaborate with leadership to support quality improvement initiatives and development of pain and palliative care services

Qualifications

• Active MD or DO license in New Mexico
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, or related specialty
• Active DEA registration in good standing
• Medicare-enrolled provider
• Must reside in New Mexico
• Experience supervising NPs/PAs and/or telemedicine providers preferred
• Experience working with geriatric, chronic pain, palliative, or post-acute care populations preferred
• Strong understanding of safe opioid prescribing and multidisciplinary pain management approaches