Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital is seeking a Boart Certified/Board Eligible Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Pain Management Physician to join our growing team in Muncie, Indiana. This is a high-volume, procedure-focused opportunity for a physician passionate about restoring function, improving quality of life, and reducing reliance on long-term pharmacotherapy. The practice emphasizes evidence-based, minimally invasive care through advanced interventional pain management techniques and coordinated multidisciplinary treatment plans.

Job Highlights

• High-volume interventional pain management practice
• Strong focus on fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures
• Hospital based consultation and outpatient procedural practice
• Dedicated support from advanced practice providers and clinical staff
• Collaborative environment with neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, primary care, and rehabilitation services
• Established referral network throughout East Central Indiana
• Emphasis on non-opioid, function-focused pain management strategies
• Access to state-of-the-art imaging and procedural equipment

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including detailed histories and physical examinations.
• Review and interpret diagnostic imaging studies including MRI, CT, and X-ray.
• Identify pain generators and establish accurate diagnoses for acute and chronic pain conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focus on functional restoration and improved quality of life.
• Perform and broad range of image-guided procedures, including:
  • Epidural steroid injections
  • Selective nerve root blocks
  • Facet joint injections
  • Medial branch blocks
  • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
  • Sacroiliac joint injections
  • Peripheral joint injections
  • Trigger point injections
  • Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal procedures
  • Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) trials and management
  • Other minimally invasive fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided interventions

Qualifications

• MD / DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in PM&R
• Fellowship training in Pain Medicine or Interventional Spine/Pain Management preferred
• Eligible for Indiana medical licensure
• DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing eligibility

Interested in learning more about this opportunity and joining Indiana University Health Medical Group? Reach out to Senior Physician Recruiter, Alisha Schweitzer at aschweitze@iuhealth.org

Community Description

Enjoy an affordable cost of living in Muncie, Indiana, while taking advantage of the many world-class amenities this community has to offer. One visit to Muncie, rich with history, recreation and festivals, will win you over!

• Home of Ball State University, offering exceptional education, collegiate sports and entertainment
• Arts and culture for all ages at the Muncie Civic Theatre, Minnetrista cultural center, David Owsley Museum of Art and one of the largest planetariums in the Midwest
• Some of Indiana's top-ranked schools, including the Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities, the Burris Laboratory School, Muncie Community Schools and Yorktown Community Schools
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the top 20 counties to live in Indiana
• Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing and camping at the Prairie Creek Reservoir, golfing, or hop on the state's longest span of recreational trails on the Cardinal Greenway
• Wineries, unique shopping and local cuisine, and outdoor music and food festivals
• Quick drive to Indianapolis and the suburbs of Fishers and Noblesville, as well as Chicago and Cincinnati

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 379-bed hospital and is designated as alevel 3 trauma center. It is both a teaching hospital and a regional tertiary referral center. Over the last decade, the hospital has undergone a $130 million remodel. Since the early 1980s, physicians and staff members have been actively involved in national and international medical research studies, particularly in the areas of oncology, cardiology and coagulation.