Pain Management Anesthesiologist | Temple, TX

Position Overview

The Central Texas VA Health Care System seeks a Staff Physician specializing in Interventional Pain Management. This full-time role focuses on comprehensive pain evaluation and interventional procedures for Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform interventional procedures including peripheral joint injections, nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablations, and sympathetic blocks
• Manage subacute and chronic pain with medication oversight and consults
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations, order diagnostics, and document in CPRS
• Participate in VISN and national Pain programs
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families

Schedule & Call Requirements

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No call or weekend requirements specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $345,000 - $365,000 per year
• Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) authorized for highly qualified applicants
• 50-55 days paid time off annually
• Federal pension with 5% 401K match
• Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Free malpractice coverage with tail
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from accredited institution
• Full unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state
• Board certification/eligibility in Anesthesiology with Pain Management expertise
• U.S. citizenship required

Facility Details

Central Texas VA Health Care System, Temple, Texas. This is a Veterans Health Administration facility serving the Central Texas region.