Pain Management Physician

Locums - North Charleston, South Carolina, Interventional Pain Management Job

Start Date: ASAP

Job Duration

• Initial 3-month contract with the option to extend

• One week of coverage per month available across locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee

• Local candidate highly preferred

Schedule & Coverage Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Shift Length: 8 hours

• Nights, Weekends, Call, and Holidays: Not required

• Practice Setting: Outpatient interventional pain management clinic/private practice with a fully equipped in-office procedure suite

• Patient Population: Adults with acute and chronic pain

• Daily Procedure Volume: 25-30 cases per day

• EMR: eClinicalWorks

• Practice Overview: Established interventional pain management practice with more than 25 years of experience and seven locations in South Carolina.

Clinical Responsibilities & Procedures

• Perform high-volume outpatient interventional pain management procedures.

• Manage a combination of interventional procedures, new patient evaluations, and follow-up visits.

• Perform cervical, thoracic, and lumbar epidural steroid injections.

• Perform facet blocks and radiofrequency ablation (RFA).

• Perform sacroiliac (SI) joint and other joint injections.

• Perform spinal cord stimulator trials and kyphoplasty.

• Perform nerve blocks, including:

  • Stellate ganglion

  • Celiac

  • Lumbar sympathetic

  • Superior hypogastric

  • Ganglion impar

  • Gasserian

  • Occipital nerve

Procedure Suite & Support Staff

• Fully staffed and equipped in-office procedure suite.

• Fluoroscopy and radiofrequency generator available.

• Dedicated support team includes:

  • Interventional pain management-trained C-arm radiology technologist

  • Nurse

  • Medical assistant to prepare procedure trays

• Physician will have full access to the procedure suite and equipment to support high-volume procedural work.

Medication Management & Patient Care

• Provide medication management, including low-dose opioid therapy.

• Follow strict medication compliance protocols, including frequent drug testing with metabolite confirmation, prescription monitoring database checks, and pill counts.

• Average patient opioid dosage is approximately 40-50 morphine milligram equivalents (MME).

• Demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent bedside manner, and the ability to build rapport with patients.

• Work collaboratively with the clinical team and maintain proficiency with electronic health records. Training is provided.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Board Certification: Preferred interventional fellowship-trained, board-certified anesthesia or physiatry

• Interventional pain fellowship training preferred.

• Active North Carolina medical license

• Must be comfortable performing interventional pain procedures and managing patients on low-dose opioid therapy.

• Strong computer skills and EHR proficiency.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Motivated, team-oriented physician committed to providing quality patient care.

What is great about North Charleston?

• Enjoy easy access to historic Charleston, known for its charming streets, architecture, and renowned Southern cuisine.

• Explore nearby beaches, waterfront parks, and outdoor recreation along the South Carolina coast.

• Experience a growing coastal community with a mix of local restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions.

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