Pain Management Medical Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who deliver pain management services both in-person and via telemedicine platforms.

• Provide clinical oversight and supervision for up to 8 full-time NP/PA providers engaged in mobile and telemedicine pain management services.

• Oversee telemedicine providers to maintain high quality of care, ensure appropriate prescribing practices, and adhere to state and federal regulations.

• Evaluate patient documentation and provide constructive feedback to uphold clinical quality and regulatory compliance.

• Advise providers on evidence-based pain management strategies, which include medication management, non-opioid treatments, and suitable specialty referrals.

• Assist in personalized treatment planning for geriatric and medically complex patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNF), assisted living facilities (ALF), and home care environments.

• Be accessible for provider consultations, case reviews, and clinical guidance as required.

• Attend one monthly provider meeting.

• Ensure that documentation, telehealth processes, and prescribing practices align with Medicare, DEA, and California state regulations.

• Collaborate with leadership to promote quality improvement initiatives and the advancement of pain and palliative care services.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active MD or DO license in California.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, or a related specialty.

• Active DEA registration in good standing.

• Medicare-enrolled provider.

• Must be a resident of California.

• Preference for candidates with experience in supervising NPs/PAs and/or telemedicine providers.

• Preference for candidates with experience in working with geriatric, chronic pain, palliative, or post-acute care populations.

• Strong knowledge of safe opioid prescribing and multidisciplinary approaches to pain management.

🏝️ Benefits

• No requirements for in-person presence.

• Continuous education opportunities for providers.

• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care.