Psychiatrist - Chronic Pain

The Center for Comprehensive Pain Recovery (CCPR), under the Neurological Institute at the Cleveland Clinic is seeking a second Psychiatrist in a multidisciplinary center dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with persistent pain.

Clinical practice may encompass non-interventional/pharmacological care for patients with complex pain and psychiatric overlay, consultation (inpatient/outpatient), development and implementation of a perioperative optimization program, or a mixture of these. Ideal candidates should have an interest in chronic pain, completion of a pain and/or addiction fellowship is preferred but not required.

The CCPR vision is to serve patients across the persistent pain continuum, by providing early multidisciplinary intervention to reduce risk for pain chronification for individuals with persistent pain while also treating the complex, refractory chronic pain patients through interdisciplinary rehabilitation.

The CCPR includes an innovative functional restoration programs, a ketamine infusion therapy program, and additional outpatient services including pain interventional, medication and behavioral management strategies for pain. The center is supported by a pain trained physician, psychiatrist, advanced nurse practitioners, clinical psychologists, counselors, physical/occupational therapists, and administrators.

This position would participate in the following activities:

• Assisting with development and implementation of spine surgery perioperative optimization program.
• Ketamine clinic and infusion therapy
• Outpatient consultations and Inpatient Medical/Surgical floor consultations
• Co-managing chronic pain Intensive Outpatient Program

This dynamic position commands an extremely competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
• Comprehensive disability and life insurance benefits
• Medical malpractice & tail coverage provided
• Generous time away coverage for vacation, sick time, holidays and CME meeting time
• Highly competitive retirement plans with employer contribution
• Faculty appointment available at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine commensurate with experience

Interested parties - please include a current CV and cover letter with your application