Medical Director; Addiction Medicine

Overview

Medical Director (Addiction Medicine) at New Season. Responsible for all medical services performed by the treatment center. Provides medical oversight and leadership to the clinical staff under their supervision to ensure the quality of care is provided to our patients.

• Provides and/or ensures, via physician extenders, a physical examination of all patients upon admission and/or readmission, including annual physical examinations and health examinations, and reviews admissions-related laboratory results, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations for medically monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state where the clinic operates.
• Issues patient medication change orders; supervises nursing staff regarding medication dosage changes via verbal or written orders.
• Be available to staff for emergency management of patient care.
• Refer patients to primary care providers for medical conditions other than narcotic addiction.
• Provide training to all clinical staff under supervision, including chart and dosing reviews, face-to-face training with physicians and nurses, policy/procedure updates, and potential support to other locations.
• Participate in Quarterly Board Meetings to discuss state-specific strategic plans, performance improvement plans, quality assurance plans, budgets, staffing, and patient care; provide reports as requested.
• Assist Program Directors in physician recruitment and participate in interviewing prospective physician candidates.
• Ensure program compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to medical care.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings to discuss patient care and outcomes and provide recommendations on alternative care options.
• Label medication bottles in the absence of the pharmacist and consult with the Corporate Medical Director on patient-care-related medical concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

May provide medical supervision to Clinical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and/or Other Program Physicians as assigned.

Education/Licensure/Certification: Active and clear medical licensure in the state(s) where patient care will be provided. DEA Certificate of Registration. Active Medicaid and Medicare credential.

Required Knowledge: Knowledge of mental health and/or substance abuse, Federal Confidentiality Law, HIPAA and ethics. Proficiency in standard computer applications (Microsoft Office and/or Google products).

Experience Required: One (1) year of experience in the field of Substance Abuse preferred.

Skills and Abilities: Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills; highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable. Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and integrity.

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Finger Dexterity:
  Use primarily for writing, operating calculator, telephone, keyboard, and other office equipment.
• Talking:
  Communicate with employees, management, and outside agencies.
• Hearing:
  Ability to hear normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Vision:
  Visual acuity to observe patients and work on the computer (20 inches or closer; 20 feet or more for distant vision).
• Physical Strength:
  Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.

Ability to operate in an open work area with moderate everyday noise.

• Communication (Oral)
• Approachability
• Business Acumen / Understanding the organization
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills / Savvy
• Listening / Knowledge Acquisition and Application

Reasoning Ability: Ability to resolve practical problems and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form, while maintaining patient and treatment confidentiality.

Mathematics Ability: Advanced mathematical skills required.

Language Ability: Demonstrated organization, written and oral communication skills.

Physician License in the State of Florida, DEA with appropriate scheduling, credentialed through Medicaid/Medicare.