Pain Management Physician
Compensation
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Job Description
OrthoNY is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Pain Management Physician to join our collaborative team of orthopedic surgeons, surgical and nonsurgical spine specialists, and advanced practice providers within a large, established musculoskeletal practice in Upstate New York. This is a partnership-track opportunity for a physician committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered pain care.
Our established pain management division includes nine physicians and emphasizes a comprehensive, non-opioid approach to the management of acute and chronic pain.
Our practice primarily focuses on spinal pain conditions, while also providing evaluation and treatment for a broad range of musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain disorders.
Treatment is individualized and incorporates conservative therapies, rehabilitation, non-opioid medications, and interventional procedures when clinically appropriate.
The incoming physician will work within a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating closely with our thirty-nine orthopedic surgeons, as well as physical therapists and advanced practice providers to improve patient function and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic spinal, musculoskeletal, and neuropathic pain conditions.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans incorporating conservative therapies, rehabilitation, non-opioid medications, and interventional procedures as clinically indicated.
- Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and other relevant diagnostic studies.
- Perform fluoroscopy-guided interventional pain procedures, including epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and other appropriate procedures based on training and experience.
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and surgical and nonsurgical spine advanced practice providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship.
Licensure & Certification
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Pain Medicine.
- Background in Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, or Neurology preferred; candidates from other eligible specialties are welcome to apply.
- Valid or eligibility for unrestricted New York State medical licensure and appropriate DEA registration.
Clinical Experience & Skills
- Training and proficiency in fluoroscopy-guided interventional pain procedures.
- Experience with ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve procedures is preferred but not required.
- Strong clinical decision-making, interpersonal communication skills, and commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.
What We Offer
- Partnership-track opportunity within an established, physician-led practice.
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement/401(k), CME allowance, and paid time off.
- Established orthopedic and spine referral network.
- Collaborative, supportive multispecialty practice environment.
- Comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development support.
Join OrthoNY and build a long-term career in a collaborative, physician-led environment committed to delivering appropriate, evidence-based pain management.
Requirements
Requires an M.D. or D.O. degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pain Medicine and eligible for New York State medical licensure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pain Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Pain Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 88% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Pain Medicine median $475k (middle half $350k–$600k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pain Medicine listings in New York | 6 active | 133 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 88% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pain Medicine hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 28 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 58 postings, 59 closed |
| New Pain Medicine listings | 71 in the last 30 days | 58 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pain Medicine pay trend | +16.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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