Pain Management Specialist Jobs in California

A Pain Management Specialist is a medical professional who is part of the healthcare industry. Their primary role is to identify, diagnose, and treat different types of pain, including acute, chronic, and cancer pain in patients. They develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans that may involve medications, procedures, physical therapy, or psychological therapies to help manage their patients' pain. To be effective in their role, Pain Management Specialists need a deep understanding of the human body, excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex medical concepts to patients.

Before becoming a Pain Management Specialist, a person may have roles such as a Registered Nurse, Anesthesiologist, or Physical Therapist. They must complete a medical degree, followed by a residency in a related field like anesthesiology or physical medicine and rehabilitation. To specialize in pain management, they then need to complete a fellowship program in pain management. Important certifications include a medical license and board certification in Pain Medicine through American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

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Acupuncturist

  • Union City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 1 day ago

Documents all treatments and patients response to acupuncture therapy on patients chart....

Licensed Acupuncturist

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Hao's Healing Lounge, Inc., d/b/a Hao's Acupuncture & Wellness Center seeks for a Licensed Acupuncturist in Sunnyvale, CA 94087....

Locum Tenens - Pain Medicine Physician

  • Fortuna, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fortuna, CA
  • 4 days ago

Locum Tenens - Pain Medicine Physician Location: California State Position Overview: Our team at Vitaly Health is looking for a Pain Medicine Physician to join our Medical Center on an ongoing...

Interventional Pain Management Physician

  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 6 days ago

Board certification/eligibility in Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, or related specialties with a focus in Pain Medicine....

Pain Management Physician - Eureka, CA (25614)

  • Eureka, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Eureka, CA
  • 7 days ago

Pain Management Physician Eureka, CA (25614) **Physician Humboldt County** Providence Medical Group is seeking a full-time board certified or board eligible Pain Management physician to join its team...

Pain Medicine Physician

  • Eureka, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Eureka, CA
  • 10 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Pain Medicine Physicians to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest quality and most...

Pain Medicine Physician

  • Eureka, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Eureka, CA
  • 13 days ago

Job Quick Facts: • Specialty: Pain Medicine • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Facility Location: Eureka, CA • Service Setting: Outpatient • Reason For Coverage: Supplemental • Coverage Period: Sep 1,...

Locum - Pain Medicine Physician - Eureka, CA

  • Eureka, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Eureka, CA
  • 14 days ago

Start Date: 09-01-2025 Reason for Coverage: Vacancy- Long-Term Permanent Search End Date: Ongoing Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only EMRSystem: Epic Practice Setting: Outpatient Patients...

License & Certifications: Board certification in pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) or the American Board...

Acupuncturist

  • Pasadena, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 15 days ago

ACUPUNCTURIST Formulate herbal preparation to treat conditions considering herbal properties such as taste, toxicity, effects of preparation, contraindications, & incompatibilities, dispense...

Acupuncturist -Integrative Services (Per Diem, PMs)

  • Chico, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Chico, CA
  • 16 days ago

: Minimum Current licensure with the California Board of Acupuncture Current CPR recognition Credentialed through the Enloe Medical Staff office SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: Must demonstrate technical...

Pain Management Physician. Job in Santa Monica Gr8Jobs

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 22 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized pain management treatment plans....

Acupuncturist - Integrative Medicine

  • Irvine, CA
  • 29 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 29 days ago

Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) BLS City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location....

Acupuncturist - part time

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Graduate from an accredited school and pass the national board exam Must meet all standards set by the national accreditation body, Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM...

Acupuncturist

  • Livermore, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Key Search Words: Acupuncturist, Acupuncture....

Demographic Data for California

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Pain Management Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Palliative Care: Pain Management for your Patients
Palliative care provides important support for people living with serious or life-limiting illnesses and their family caregivers. On this five-week course, youll develop tools for assessing and...
Integrative Pain Management - Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine
Pain, though common, is often extremely complex to treat and diagnose. Health professionals must navigate through the many different causes and influential factors to provide effective treatment...
Healing Leg Pain
Care for your legsand protect your health! There's a clear relationship between leg health and overall health. When something is wrong with your legsa nagging ache, muscle weakness, swelling, or...

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Salary for Pain Management Specialist Jobs in California

This is the average annual salary for Pain Management Specialist jobs in California as reported by the BLS.

$215,710


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Pain Management Specialists in California offer the following education background
Master's Degree
43.8%
Doctorate Degree
38.6%
Bachelor's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Associate's Degree
2.1%
High School or GED
1.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pain Management Specialists in California
2-4 years
34.5%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
4-6 years
17.8%
1-2 years
16.4%
10+ years
7.1%
8-10 years
4.7%
None
1.4%


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