Staff Physician, Pain Management

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

 Functions as a staff physician in the pain management program.  Responsible for the medical management of patients in the pain management program.  Responsible to the Outpatient Medical Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES –include the following. Other duties may be assign

CATEGORY/TITLE: Communication and Collaboration

Criteria:

• Provides medical care which is technically competent and consistent with current standards for this specialty.
• Is available to physician colleagues for formal and informal consultations.
• Will communicate with clinical team members regularly about patient issues.
• Conducts or participates in in-service training for clinical staff.
• Promotes a positive representation of the hospital and/or clinical program to the organization and the community, including participating in community-oriented                         programs and presentations.   

CATEGORY/TITLE: Strategic Actions

Criteria

• Undertakes only those clinical procedures for which delineated privileges have been requested, clinical competence has been demonstrated, and have been approved by the Board of Directors of Gaylord Hospital.
• Takes an active interest in the development of the hospital program and its clinical staff and participates actively in program committees

CATEGORY/TITLE: Leadership     

Criteria:

• Advocates for person with pain

Becomes actively involved in various administrative committees and projects as determined by the CMO or designees

CATEGORY/TITLE: Financial Stewardship and Outcomes      

Criteria:

• Participates in quality improvement
• Manages a number of pain patients appropriate to the specialty and case-mix of the patients and documents and bills accurately.
• Participates in projects aimed at improving the pain program's operating efficiency.

 CATEGORY:   IT IS ICARE

Criteria:

• Innovation: Embracing creativity and new ideas to improve processes and outcomes.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with others to achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Inclusion: Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• Safety: Prioritizing the well-being and security of patients, individuals and communities.
• Integrity: Acting with honesty and transparency in all interactions and decisions.
• Compassion: Showing empathy and kindness towards others, especially in challenging situations.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, ensuring reliability and trust.
• Respect: Treating others with dignity and consideration, valuing their perspectives and contributions.
• Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in performance and achievements.

Qualifications:

• Supervises the team providing pain care which may include Advanced Practice Providers.
• Must be a graduate of an approved medical school and complete an approved residency program in anesthesiology or physical medicine and rehabilitation. 
• An Interventional Pain Fellowship Program in addition to residency training is preferred. 
• Meet the standards for appointment to the Medical Staff of Gaylord Hospital and be approved by the Gaylord Hospital Board of Directors.
• Requires a current Connecticut State medical license and a current Federal and Connecticut State controlled substance registration. 
•  Must be able to perform a variety of interventional pain management procedures consistent with those taught in an interventional pain management fellowship program.
• Works primarily within the hospital in clinical outpatient areas as well as in radiology.  May require automobile travel to and from other facilities.

Hours:

Full Time

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