Pain Management Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Health/North Carolina Pain Management

Company: UNC Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

UNC Health / North Carolina Pain Management seeks an experienced Pain Management Physician employed through UNC Health Rex. North Carolina Pain Management is a part of The North Carolina Neuroscience and Spine Center and the Department of Medicine at UNC Health Rex. https://www.ncneurospine.com The North Carolina Neuroscience & Spine Center provides specialized care for individuals with spine-related conditions and back pain , tailoring treatment solutions to suit each patient's unique needs. Our pain management physicians work as integral members of our multidisciplinary spine care team , utilizing interventional procedures and conservative treatments to address chronic back pain, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, and other spine-related pain conditions . While our primary focus is spine and back pain management, our pain physicians also treat a full spectrum of pain-related conditions affecting other body regions. We are committed to exploring all available treatment modalities, collaborating closely with neurosurgeons, physical therapists, and other specialists to devise comprehensive, patient-centered care strategies that deliver optimal outcomes and improve quality of life. The position is mostly outpatient but does have some inpatient consults. Inpatient consults average around 5-7 per week. Job Responsibilities • Discuss medical history with patients to acquire knowledge of healthcare practices. • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose pain conditions. • Create and discuss a pain management treatment plan with patients. • Treat patients by employing interventional techniques such as injections and/or other devices. • Prescribe medications, if applicable. • Refer patients for laboratory and diagnostic tests. Assess medical results. • Educate patients on pain management and lifestyle changes. • Communicate pertinent medical records to appropriate specialists as needed. Required Skills and Qualifications • Strong knowledge of pain mechanisms and pharmacology. • Proficient in interventional pain procedures, joint injections, nerve blocks, and epidural injections. • Working knowledge of medical equipment such as C-Arm. • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary care team in a clinic setting. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Patience, compassion, and the ability to empathize with patients in pain. • Passionate about pain management and dedicated to providing high-quality and safe patient care. Education & Experience Requirements • A medical degree from an accredited institution. • Valid state medical license. • Board certification in Pain Management. • Dual board certification – Pain Management and Anesthesia(preferred) • Experience with a wide range of pain management practices. List of Procedures • Caudal Steroid Injection • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection • Cervical Radiofrequency Ablation • Electromyography (EMG) • Facet Joint Injections • Kyphoplasty • Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections • Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation • Lumbar Sympathetic Block • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection • Medial Branch Block • Opioid Therapy • Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injections • Spinal Cord Stimulator • Trigger Point Injections About the Community Raleigh, Wake County, is a dynamic and thriving city that seamlessly blends modern innovation with Southern charm. This vibrant city offers residents an enticing urban-suburban mix, providing the best of both worlds. Raleigh boasts a diverse and rapidly growing economy, with a strong presence in technology, biotech, and the medical industry. The addition of the $552 million Apple campus in Research Triangle Park further solidifies Raleigh's status as a hub for innovation and high-tech industries. Recruiter: Tina McBee, tina.mcbee@unchealth.unc.edu Other Information Education Requirements: ? Graduation from an accredited school of medicine. Licensure/Certification Requirements: ? Board Certified Pain Management & Anesthesia (preferred) ? DEA;ACLS;MD Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ? Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English. REASONING ABILITY High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesia (preferred) PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physician generally works in a medical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasoning Ability: High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex Pain Clinic Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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