Physician with expertise in chronic pain

Job summary

Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with chronic pain by conducting consultations, reviewing medical histories, interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing individualized multimodal treatment plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to quality improvement, and support patient and staff education.

Job details

Company Description The Pain & Wellness Centre is a dedicated resource for comprehensive information and services related to pain management and overall wellness. The Centre focuses on helping individuals access general and specialized knowledge about chronic pain and its treatment options. It aims to provide an accessible environment where patients can explore a wide range of pain and wellness topics. The Pain & Wellness Centre is committed to delivering patient-centered care and supporting individuals in finding the solutions and guidance they need. Team members are encouraged to contribute to a supportive, informed, and collaborative clinical setting. Role Description The Physician with expertise in chronic pain will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients experiencing chronic pain conditions in an interdisciplinary clinical setting. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting detailed patient consultations, reviewing medical histories, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing individualized treatment plans that may incorporate pharmacologic, interventional, physical, and psychosocial approaches. The physician will collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, such as physiotherapists, psychologists, and nurses, to ensure integrated and evidence-based care. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical documentation, participating in quality improvement initiatives, staying current with best practices in pain medicine, and contributing to patient and staff education. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Maple, ON. Qualifications Medical degree (MD or equivalent), completion of residency in a relevant specialty (e.g., anesthesiology, physiatry, neurology, family medicine), and eligibility for independent practice licensure in Ontario. Demonstrated clinical expertise in chronic pain assessment and management, including experience with multimodal treatment plans and interdisciplinary care. Strong diagnostic and clinical reasoning abilities, with proficiency in interpreting diagnostic tests and integrating findings into treatment decisions. Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse patient populations and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members. Commitment to ethical, non-discriminatory, patient-centered care, with sensitivity to the biopsychosocial aspects of chronic pain. Ability to manage a full-time clinical caseload on-site, with strong organizational skills and attention to accurate documentation and regulatory compliance. Experience or interest in teaching, patient education, and participation in quality improvement or clinical research related to pain and wellness is an asset. Comfort with using electronic medical records and basic digital tools to support clinical workflows and communication.

What you’ll do

Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with chronic pain by conducting consultations, reviewing medical histories, interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing individualized multimodal treatment plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to quality improvement, and support patient and staff education.

Requirements

Requires an MD or equivalent, residency in a relevant specialty, eligibility for independent practice licensure in Ontario, and demonstrated expertise in chronic pain care. Candidates should have strong diagnostic, communication, organizational, and documentation skills, and a commitment to ethical, patient-centered interdisciplinary care.

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Chronic Pain Assessment
• Chronic Pain Management
• Clinical Diagnosis
• Diagnostic Test Interpretation
• Multimodal Treatment Planning
• Pharmacologic Treatment
• Interventional Pain Management
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient-Centered Care
• Clinical Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• Patient Education
• Electronic Medical Records
• Clinical Reasoning
• Biopsychosocial Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Education