Job Description
Overview:
Part Time Physician - open to training
Rare opportunity for a physician who has passion about helping individuals struggling with opioid use disorder
Monday & Wednesday onsite - 7am - 1.30pm
Friday an option to be remote providing telehealth.
River's Shore Comprehensive Treatment Center
Overview:
The Physician is responsible for the provision of medical services to patients including prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication for the treatment of substance misuse in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Responsible for medical management of patients at all levels of care provided by the clinic. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel to patients. Provides medical oversight to the nursing department under the guidance of the Clinic Director.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing medical care for prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication to patients at the clinic, and within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility or clinic policy or procedures;
Performs physical exams on patients admitted for medication maintenance to establish medical diagnosis for acute and chronic health problems;
Reviews medical information on patients to ensure medical stability, eligibility for program, and to offer medical recommendations;
Ensuring that all patients are aware of the hazards of the medication treatment program;
Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results and patient feedback;
Provides patient and staff education on medical maintenance;
Reviews and completes medical information for individual care plans, documenting services and information in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate confidential documentation, compliance, and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures;
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic policy and procedure; and,
Performs other duties as assigned.
Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time; and,
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) from an accredited college or university
Previous experience in a MAT program preferred, not required - open to training
No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment
Licenses/Certifications:
Current license to practice medicine by the state in which the clinic(s) operates
Board certification or certificate of admissibility for board certification preferred
Current DEA credentials required to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working
For more details, please contact Debbie Hughes - debbie.hughes@acadiahealthcare.com or 615.861.7581
Practice with Acadia Healthcare
Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily. We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.
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