# Pain Management Physician (MD/DO) - Texas

> Commonwealth Medical Services · Abilene, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-10

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** West - Hendrick Healthcare

## Description

### **Pain Management Physician (MD/DO)**

### **Position Summary**

The Pain Management Physician provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain. This role emphasizes multidisciplinary, evidence-based pain management strategies, including interventional procedures, medication management, and coordination of care to improve patient function and quality of life.

### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

-   Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions
-   Diagnose and treat musculoskeletal, neuropathic, spine-related, and cancer-related pain syndromes
-   Develop individualized, multimodal pain management plans
-   Perform interventional pain procedures consistent with training and privileges (e.g., injections, nerve blocks, ablations, neuromodulation as applicable)
-   Manage pharmacologic pain therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements
-   Coordinate care with primary care providers, surgeons, physical therapy, behavioral health, and other specialists
-   Educate patients regarding pain conditions, treatment options, and functional goals
-   Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as needed
-   Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
-   Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
-   Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staff as applicable
-   Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

### **Qualifications**

-   Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
-   Completion of an accredited residency program (e.g., Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Psychiatry, or related specialty)
-   Completion of an accredited Pain Medicine fellowship
-   Board-eligible or board-certified in Pain Medicine
-   Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
-   DEA registration or eligibility

### **Skills and Competencies**

-   Expertise in interventional and non-interventional pain management
-   Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
-   Knowledge of safe opioid prescribing and regulatory compliance
-   Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
-   Ability to manage complex, chronic pain conditions
-   Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

### **Work Environment**

-   Outpatient pain management clinics, procedure suites, and ambulatory surgery centers
-   Limited inpatient consultation responsibilities depending on practice model

### **Physical Requirements**

-   Ability to stand and sit for extended periods during clinic and procedures
-   Manual dexterity for interventional techniques
-   Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and procedural care

## Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

## Apply

[Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/88D06F948B/apply)

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