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Job Title:Director, Outpatient Pediatric Pain Center
Date Posted:2026-07-06
Job Location:New York City
Job Requirements:MD or DO
Eligibility for New York medical licensure
Fellowship training in pediatric pain medicine (or equivalent experience)
Board certification or eligibility in Pain Medicine
Applicants from pediatric anesthesiology and other relevant pediatric subspecialties are encouraged to apply
Job Description:
Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York (MSCHONY) has a robust inpatient Pediatric Pain Program and is now expanding to a Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Outpatient Center. The Director will build an integrated continuum of care, from preoperative preparation through hospitalization, rehabilitation, and transition to home.
The Director will establish and lead the outpatient program, providing care for children with acute, chronic, and complex pain conditions. Responsibilities include developing preoperative screening and rehabilitation pathways and overseeing a Transitional Pain Program. The role involves close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team including psychologists, physical therapists, and pediatric subspecialists.
Applicants may come from pediatric anesthesiology or other relevant pediatric subspecialties with pain expertise. Clinical activities may include outpatient care, inpatient consultation, and interventional pain management, depending on experience.
The position includes opportunities to grow research and academic initiatives, supported by established departmental resources and collaborations with inpatient and adult pain services.
Contact information:Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.
Compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Contact Information: Please contact Dr. William Schechter at ws5@cumc.columbia.edu. Please include your CV and a personal statement. References upon request.
Posted by:William Schechter MD