Physician Anesthesiology Pain

Description:

1. Provides clinical oversight to Anesthesia Pain Management Team.2. Participate in the interview, selection, orientation, development of clinical staff and providers.3. Supervision/evaluation of provider staff for compliance with all SMA/SHS policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and standards of practice to ensure quality of care.4. Provide direct patient care including development of patient diagnosis and treatment plans for patients referred into the Pain Management Department.5. Oversight of the development and implementation of patient-centered care plans.6. Perform invasive pain management therapies as deemed appropriate7. Participates with RN Team Leaders to coordinate and communicate re: patients across all venues of care.8. Ensures cost effective use of resources9. Participate in Multi-disciplinary Pain Management Team meetings10. Ensure excellent communication and cooperation with the rest of the Multi-disciplinary Pain Management Team.Receives direction from Surgical Specialties Division Chief. Gives direction to: Providers re: medical practice issues within Anesthesia Pain Management Department. Works cooperatively with: Physican Chief of Industrial and Preventive Medicine, other members of the Multi-disciplinary Pain Management Team, primary care physicans, referring specialty physicians, RN Clinical Director, Division Business Director and Support Services Supervisor. Supports the overall vision of a Positive Patient Experience by achieving a positive balance of healthcare, cost outcomes and patient satisfaction on Pain Management Team. Facilitates quality of care, excellent customer satisfaction while achieving team specific financial goals. Supports SMA and network physicians by providing leadership and promoting collaboration with internal and external team members. Ensures that care meets the individualized goals of the treatment plan.

Qualifications:

MD/DO with board certification (or Board eligibility with anticipated certification within the next 2 years) in anesthesiology and licensed to practice by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners.Prior practice in a multi-disciplinary pain management practice is strongly preferred. Prior experience with a prepaid insurance plan is desirable, as is prior experience in managed care.Expertise in the performance of a wide range of invasive pain management techniques.Knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and medical treatment of a broad range of pain syndromes..Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated organizational skills.OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

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