Pain Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Pain Management • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Joplin, MO • Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: May 2026 – Ongoing (3 months initial) • Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (opportunity to expand to additional days) PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 20–30 patients per week • Case Mix: Chronic pain management cases in outpatient setting FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: Athena • Office Equipment Available: Standard pain management clinic equipment • Support Staff Available: Clinic support staff • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 1–2 weeks COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: TBD • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not Specified REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Chronic pain management procedures JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active MO license required; OK license preferred • Board: Board Certification required • DEA: Required • Certifications: BLS • Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience • Other Qualifications: Comfortable managing outpatient chronic pain cases DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide outpatient pain management care • Evaluate and manage chronic pain conditions • Perform pain management procedures as needed • Collaborate with clinic staff • Maintain accurate documentation in Athena EMR