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Principle Health Systems
Texas City, Texas

Interventional Pain Physician

Pain MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$400k-$500k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Interventional & PAIN Management Physician

Our Pain Physician provides specialized medical care to patients experiencing acute or chronic pain, focusing on restoring function and improving quality of life through interventional procedures, rehabilitation, and medication management. The physician works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinical setting.

Pay: $400,000-$500,000/year or more.

Variable compensation plan with the ability to make more money based on production.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm; 1 procedure day and 3 clinical days

Benefits

Health, vision, dentals, 4 weeks PTO, 9 paid holidays, matching 401k plan, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and Continuing Medical Education (CME)/licensure/membership/credentials reimbursement.

  • Opportunity for professional advancement, growth, and mentorship
  • Improving patient quality of life through advanced interventional pain procedures and patient pain management.
  • Private Pain Practice with (3) clinical locations in Pasadena, Clear Lake, and Texas City.
  • Surgical procedures performed off-site in Pasadena and Clear Lake (surgical suite/hospital locations).

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic pain conditions.
  • Perform interventional procedures including, but not limited to, nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), spinal cord stimulation, pain pump management, and lumbar decompression.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
  • Supervise and collaborate with mid-level providers across outpatient clinics and affiliated facilities.
  • Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests; coordinate referrals to specialists when appropriate.
  • Prescribe medications and monitor patient response to ensure safety and efficacy.
  • Educate patients on their diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and care expectations.
  • Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Comply with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.
  • Actively participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine
  • MD or DO with an active, unrestricted Texas medical license
  • Strong clinical skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Preferred

  • Board Certification in Pain Medicine
  • Clinical background in Anesthesiology or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
  • Active DEA license and credentialing with major Texas payer networks and Medicare
  • Experience in interventional procedures and multimodal pain management
  • Willingness to manage patients with morphine milligram equivalents (MME) under 200

Physical and Mental Requirements

  • Ability to sit, stand, and perform procedures for prolonged periods
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with patient positioning as needed
  • Visual and manual dexterity are required for procedures and electronic documentation
  • Capacity to manage a fast-paced clinical environment with high patient volumes
  • Strong cognitive skills to assess, diagnose, and treat complex cases

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe in supporting our team—both on the job and in life. Full-time employees enjoy a well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.

Principle Health Systems has earned multiple Top Workplaces honors, including national recognition as a Top Workplace in the USA and being named a Top Workplace in the Healthcare Industry for three years in a row—a reflection of our commitment to a positive and rewarding work environment.

Our Benefits Include

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid basic life and long-term disability coverage
  • Voluntary benefits include short-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the future
  • Generous Paid Time Off (20 days annually)
  • 9 paid company holidays each year
  • On-demand access to earned wages—get paid when you need it
  • Confidential support services for you and your family
  • Exclusive employee discounts on fitness memberships, car services, and more!

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth, and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. If you’re looking for a meaningful career with a company that puts people first, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact hradmin@principlehs.com.

Monday-Thursday

8:00am-6:00pm

Interventional Pain Clinics (Pasadena, Clear Lake, Texas City); Position primarily supports the Texas City location and oversees the hospital rounding providers

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Procedure PerformancePatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCollaborationDiagnostic Test InterpretationPrescribing MedicationsPatient EducationElectronic Medical Record DocumentationClinical Protocols Compliance

Pain Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pain Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$450k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $463k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pain Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$450k midpoint, that is roughly $18k–$32k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pain Medicine Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 15 employers

9
<$445k
5
$445k-510k
1
$550k
4
$575k-640k
2
$640k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 15 employers

Sign-on bonus
67%
401k / retirement match
67% this job
CME allowance
33% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$430K - $770K
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#3

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#4

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+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.6
Better work-life than 10% of Pain Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Texas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,323/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Principle Health Systems

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
4 weeks PTO
9 paid holidays
Matching 401k plan
Short-term disability
Long-term disability