The Texas Pain Society (TPS) was established in 1989, in Houston, Texas. The members—over 300 pain practitioners—are involved in acute and chronic pain management of patients in Texas. 

The organization is dedicated to advancing comprehensive, multidisciplinary, patient-centered pain care across the state, representing and supporting the interests of patients, physicians, and healthcare professionals by promoting excellence in education, advocacy, and research.

TPS envisions a future where every Texan has access to compassionate, effective, and evidence-based pain care that enhances quality of life and functionality.

To achieve this, the society: 

Did you know that TPS has it's very own Career Center?

If you're looking to fill a position, you need to look into this great resource that expands to various medical fields all across the US!

In addition to this resource, we want to help you get the word out. Let us know what positions you're looking for by filling out the form through the link below. 

Open Positions for Members

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is seeking qualified individuals interested in providing professional services to DWC and to serve on the Medical Quality Review Panel (MQRP). The MQRP was established under the Texas Labor Code §413.0512 to assist me, as the medical advisor, in the performance of my duties under Texas Labor Code §413.0511.   

Please nominate Texas licensed health care practitioners who have demonstrated experience in workers’ compensation or utilization review for possible appointment to the MQRP. Although DWC will accept nominations of all types of health care practitioners, our current focus is on orthopedics, pain management, occupational medicine, and internal medicine.  

You may be professionally qualified and interested in assisting DWC in the evaluation of the appropriate medical management for injured employees in Texas. Please contact Mary Landrum at [email protected] with your interest or to nominate another professional, no later than end of business day, January 28, 2022. Please contact Mary Landrum at 512-804-4814 should you have any questions. 

We are excited to announce a new Informed Consent Pain Management Agreement is now available! Take advantage of this free resource for members! 

A Spanish update will be released soon. Stay Tuned. 

It's also available for Non-Members for only $50!

Get your copy here.