Contract Anesthesiology: Pain Management Job in Memphis, Tennessee
This pain management anesthesiology position in Memphis, Tennessee is offered as a contract arrangement, one of the structures under which this permanent role is available alongside a single-specialty group setting. As an independent contractor, you would typically be engaged under a defined agreement covering term, schedule, and rate, generally on a 1099 basis, with responsibility for your own benefits and usually your own retirement and tax withholding; malpractice terms would be defined in the agreement. This structure can offer scheduling flexibility along with the potential for premium contracted rates.
The financial structure for this role includes an income guarantee component alongside the contract terms, and the financial offering is listed as Open. Both patient call and emergency department call are listed as no call for this position.
- Board certification required
- MD training from a U.S. medical school
- U.S. citizenship required
- Open to candidates from those currently in training through very experienced physicians
- Located in a community of 500,000 or more residents
- Position Type: Permanent
- Recruited Specialty: Anesthesiology: Pain Management
- Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
- Structure of Position: Single-Specialty Group, Contract
- Partnership Opportunity: Unknown
- Expected Patient Call Coverage: No call
- Expected ER Call Coverage: No call
JOB TITLE: On-Site Medical Director REPORTS TO: LifeLinc CEO/COO/CMO; Hospital Administration as applicable JOB SUMMARY Serve as LifeLinc’s On-Site Medical Director for a wide range of duties including administrative duties and clinical duties related to the practice of pain management. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to target pain generators, decrease pain and minimize the need for narcotic medication. Assists with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment and consultations. Perform the important task of educating patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. Conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's primary healthcare provider specifically related to pain management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and experience equivalent to: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Must hold a current license in good standing to practice in the state in which he/she is located. Must have a free and clear DEA to practice in the state of TN. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include any and/or all of the following: ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES - Function as a collaborator and team member to accomplish applicable goals and functions of the organization. - Attend meetings relating to the operation of the center in which you are located. - Participate in administrative decision making and recommend and approve policies and procedures. - Provide information to LifeLinc Corporation regarding budgetary, administrative and patient care matters related to the Department. - Develop standards for continuity of care and case management. - Remain cognizant of rules and regulation as they pertain to pain management and remain compliant at a local, state, and federal level. CLINICAL DUTIES - Work with pain management staff to find the source of chronic pain. - Patient evaluation - Determine the nature of pain, develop and organize a proper pain management plan to provide the best possible relief. - Determine proper analgesic medication as applicable, evaluate and adjust as needed. - Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to decrease pain. - Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment. - Maintain current policies and procedures set forth by LifeLinc and propose new and efficient policies when applicable. - Perform clinical reviews and audits on all clinical services provided by other practitioners employed by LifeLinc as applicable. - Responsible for training and oversight of all clinical staff and personnel as applicable.
- Structure of Financial Support: Income Guarantee, Contract
- Financial Offering: Open
- Compensation Range: $448,096 - $737,564 per year
- Relocation Allowance: Negotiable
- Signing Bonus: Negotiable
- Stipends: Negotiable
- Student Loan Assistance: Negotiable
- Practice State: Tennessee
- Practice City: Memphis
- Community Size: 500,000+
- Community Details: Registered Candidates Only
- Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG)
- Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD)
- Board Certification: Board Certified
- Work Status Requirements: US Citizen
- Preferred Experience Level: Currently In Training, Recently Trained, Experienced, Very Experienced
- Accept Local Physicians within 25 mile Radius: Yes
- Facility Type: Clinic
- Number of Providers:
- Agency: LifeLinc Anesthesia