What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician, Pain Management position at NorthBay Health?
Job Description
NorthBay Health is seeking a Board-Certified, Licensed Pain Management Physician to join our esteemed healthcare team in Northern California. Located between the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, scenic Napa Valley, and the cultural city of Sacramento, NorthBay Health offers an ideal location for both personal and professional growth with a strong focus on work-life balance.
The Pain Management Physician will be responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based practice. This role involves both interventional pain procedures and medical management.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Schedule
Required Qualifications
At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.
These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.
This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.
As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region.
NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years.
As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health.
Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.
To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/
NorthBay Health is seeking a Board-Certified, Licensed Pain Management Physician to join our esteemed healthcare team in Northern California. Located between the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, scenic Napa Valley, and the cultural city of Sacramento, NorthBay Health offers an ideal location for both personal and professional growth with a strong focus on work-life balance.
The Pain Management Physician will be responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based practice. This role involves both interventional pain procedures and medical management.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Schedule
- FTE is 1.0, 8 hours per day, Clinic: M-F 8-5
- Position will split time in the clinic and outpatient surgery center
- Provide comprehensive assessments for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain.
- Develop individualized treatment plans that may include interventional procedures, pharmacologic therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health integration, and alternative modalities.
- Perform interventional pain procedures such as epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, SI joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, peripheral nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulator trials, and other procedures appropriate to training.
- Collaborate closely with referring physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, behavioral health providers, and case managers to ensure coordinated care.
- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, team-based case reviews, and clinical meetings.
- Provide patient education on pain management strategies, expectations, and long-term wellbeing.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding controlled substances and procedural care.
- Directly supervise mid-level practitioners (e.g., Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners).
- Participate in ongoing professional development and relevant training to maintain expertise in the field of addiction medicine.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation for patient care and billing.
- Provide high-quality care to patients, ensuring compliance with the standards and policies for the medical clinic.
- Monitor and comply with Quality Improvement Program indicators as directed by medical leadership.
- Assure proper follow-up of patients and coordination of specialty referrals, as necessary.
- Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager to manage schedules, changes, and templates as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Anesthesiology OR Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency with fellowship training in Pain Medicine (preferred).
- Board Certification or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology OR PM&R/Physiatry
- Valid California Medical License
- California DEA Certificate
- W2 Employee Model, Income Guarantee 2 years $563K
- Production beginning year 3
- Sign-On Bonus $30,000
- Relocation $15,000 available for qualified candidates
- Retention bonus available after year 2 to year 5
- Work-life balance
- Collaborative and supportive clinical teams
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more
At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.
These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.
This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.
As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region.
NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years.
As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health.
Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.
To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/
Salary : $563,000