Anesthesiologist Pain Medicine

Mount Nittany Health is seeking BC/BE Anesthesiologists/Pain Management Physician! Join an employed group consisting of 11 physicians and 20+ CRNA’s that provide coverage at Mount Nittany Medical Center, a 260-bed acute care facility in State College, PA.  State College offers all of the luxuries of a college town—including short commutes, NCAA Sports, Arts, high quality schools and outdoor recreation abounds with beautiful hiking and biking trails. Community based medicine is a plus! The physician will be provided a robust recruitment package.

 

The Position: Anesthesia

·         1 Hospital: Mount Nittany Medical Center

·         12 total OR’s and an off-site Surgery Center with 4 OR’s.

·         1 OB Suite

·         4 Endo/GI Suites

·         11 FT Anesthesiologists and 20+ CRNA’s

·         Call is approx. every 6 -7 days (Mix of first call and back up call)

·         CRNA Medical Direction Model

·         Major Service lines include: General, GU, OB, Spine, ENT, GYN, Plastic, Ortho, and Vascular

·         Low Peds volume

·         No Open-Heart Surgery and No Heads

·         EMR: Meditech

 

The Position: Pain Management

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history reviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.  
• Provide evidence-informed medical and/or interventional pain management to patients based on appropriate clinical indication and meet high standards of care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRIs, and laboratory studies, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Utilize fluoroscopy or ultrasound to perform most interventions. 
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals. 
• Participate in collaborative care with other providers and support the services available for multidisciplinary interventional pain management. 
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities to stay abreast of advancements in pain management techniques and best practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and practice protocols in a timely and professional manner. 
• Other duties based on need, including teaching, research, educational presentations, expert opinion report preparation, and administrative tasks.

Compensation Package:

·         W2: Completive Compensation and Benefits package

·         PTO: 9 weeks

·         CME: 1 week

·         CME allowance $3,500 annually

·         Sign-on bonus: $40k over 3 years

 

About Mount Nittany Health:

A central Pennsylvania healthcare leader, Mount Nittany Health is dedicated to making the people in our community healthier with best-in-class practices and unmatched compassion. Mount Nittany Medical Center, part of Mount Nittany Health, is a 260-bed acute care facility offering medical, surgical, diagnostic and community services. Located in State College, Pennsylvania.

 

About State College, PA:

Located in Centre County, PA, State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more. This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstates 80 and 99.

 

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