Physician - Pain Medicine jobs in Berkeley, CA

Schedule:

• Clinic Hours, Monday through Friday
• No weekends
• We believe in work, life, balance!

• Fully Paid Training and Support
  • Additional training in procedures, worker’s compensation patient management, minimally invasive spine will be available for interested parties.
• License Fees Reimbursement
• CME Coverage & Time Off
• Malpractice Insurance
• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits (PPO & HMO)
• 401(K) Plan with Employer Matching
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Perks and Discount Programs
• Competitive Salaries
• Annual Employee Evaluations and Pay Increases based on performance.

The Pain Management Physician is to assume the role of a primary treating physician for injured workers as well as commercial and Medicare patients. This position requires an M.D. or D.O. with a personable and proficient in relationship building to help create a positive atmosphere. They will have the opportunity to comprehensively care for their patients within our multidisciplinary organization. The M.D. must also be comfortable communicating with agents of payors for utilization review and request authorizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comprehensive chronic pain care of the patients
• Medication management includes weaning within the current standards of care.
• Evaluating patients with a multidisciplinary team to determine which candidates are appropriate for enrollment in various care programs within the organization or a referral to others.
• Analyze reports, test results, medical records, and examinations to diagnose any condition of patients and propose treatment options.
• Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing medication/treatment.
• Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and dietary changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Record complete, timely and legible medical records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LICENSURE

• California Board Certified Physician License
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing

• Experience with the California Workers Compensation System would be helpful but not necessary.
• Functional restoration experience preferred.
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.
• Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments, and health regimens.
• Experience collaborating with specialists to address patient conditions and diagnose issues.
• Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge base of musculoskeletal pathology and treatment is essential.
• Must have the ability to relate to patients in chronic pain.
• Must understand the difference between chronic and acute pain.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$300,000 to $400,000 Annual

All compensation ranges are posted based on internal equity, job requirements, experience, and geographical locations.

Boomerang Healthcare strives to be a diverse workforce that reflects, at all job levels, the patients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Boomerang Healthcare is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact us.