Division Director Pain Medicine

Division Overview:

The Pain Medicine Division spans a network of hospitals and clinics across Metro Boston, its suburbs, and the South Coast. It consists of a diverse team of physicians and non-physicians with varied specialty backgrounds, and clinical site infrastructure. There are four full-time hospital-based clinics, and between 4 to 6 part-time sites. The Arnold-Warfield Pain Center (AWPC) is the flagship clinic and is based near the Longwood Medical Area. We deliver compassionate, comprehensive, and cutting-edge care for patients with chronic and cancer-related pain. Our multidisciplinary team employs the full spectrum of advanced modalities to alleviate pain and restore patients to fuller, more active lives. The AWPC fosters a collegial, intellectually stimulating environment grounded in clinical excellence and pioneering research. Home to one of the nation’s top pain medicine fellowship programs, we drive innovation in pain management and education. Our integrated Headache Center, staffed by neurologists, serves patients with diverse headache disorders, and conducts extensive animal and human research. Our collaboration with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute offers growth in the area of cancer-related pain and palliative care.

Position Summary:

The Director of Pain Medicine provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Pain Medicine Division across all network sites. This role drives the division’s mission to deliver exceptional clinical care, advance research, and uphold educational excellence. The Director develops and implements strategies to achieve divisional goals, ensures operational efficiency, and aligns initiatives with the medical center’s strategic objectives, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

·         Oversee delivery of high-quality, interdisciplinary pain management services across the network, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and patient-centered care

·         Direct clinic operations, develop growth strategies, and optimize resource allocation, including staffing and equipment needs

·         Collaborate with the Pain Clinic Manager, Pain Fellowship Director, Anesthesiology Residency Director, and Chief Residents to create equitable physician call schedules and resident/fellow clinical rotations

·         Lead innovative approaches to teaching, learner assessment, and curriculum development, incorporating modern educational methodologies

·         Recruit, train, and mentor fellows and residents, ensuring a world-class educational experience that upholds the institution’s prestigious reputation

·         Foster an alumni network to support trainee career development in academia, private practice, or industry

·         Conduct and mentor staff in animal, clinical, and translational research, supporting IRB processes and securing grant funding when feasible

·         Establish and monitor quality standards in collaboration with physicians to enhance clinical efficiency, reduce response times, and improve patient outcomes

·         Address operational and patient satisfaction concerns, interfacing effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals

·         Build inter- and intra-departmental partnerships to enhance the division’s clinical, educational, and research prestige

·         Model professional behavior, sound judgment, and clinical excellence in delivering world-class pain care

·         Communicate divisional needs to department leadership, advocating for resources to support current services and future expansion

·         Provide strategic guidance for service enhancements and long-term growth initiatives

Required Qualifications:

·         Board Certification in Pain Medicine

Skills and Competencies :

·         Progressive leadership experience with a track record of successful outcomes

·         Effective communication skills with the ability to foster strong, positive collaborative relationships

·         Strong business and analytical acumen with experience in continuous process improvement methodologies and approaches

·         Possesses a results-driven mindset and has ability to set clear standards and expectations

·         Demonstrates ability to make decisions and solve problems effectively and fairly

·         Utilizes sound judgement when handling confidential matters, both clinically and professionally

Physical Requirements:

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, and the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center , a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH).  BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.