What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician, Pain Management position at Northbay?
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
Practice Clinic Setting:
- 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.
Qualifications:
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
Compensation and Perks
- 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