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Direct Hire Addiction Medicine Physician Role in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Updated 10/21/25
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Addiction Medicine
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Direct Hire Addiction Medicine Physician Role in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
We are working with a leading treatment center in Aliquippa, PA, that is seeking an experienced and compassionate Addiction Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join their outpatient team. The ideal candidate will have experience in addiction medicine and be comfortable working with Methadone and Vivitrol. This is an outpatient role with a focus on intake evaluations, patient rounding, and dosing, as well as coordinating care with medical staff. A background in addiction medicine is preferred, and experience with Methadone is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct intakes in the morning (approximately 4-5 per day), each taking about 45 minutes
Oversee outpatient treatment for opioid use disorder (OTP), including Methadone and Vivitrol administration
Provide rounding and dosing services for patients throughout the day (approximately 15-minute sessions per patient)
Average daily patient volume: 10-15
APP support
Communicate with medical doctors regarding any necessary medication changes
Potential to work one day per month at a local correctional facility for dosing
On-call duties one day per week (typically Thursdays)
Participate in collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure holistic, patient-centered care
Qualifications:
Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) required
DEA certification required
Addiction medicine experience strongly preferred, with experience in Methadone treatment highly desirable
Ability to prescribe medications for opioid use disorder (including Methadone and Vivitrol)
BLS certification required
ACLS, ATLS, PALS certifications are a plus
Corrections experience a plus (for work at the local jail once a month)
Credentialing Requirements:
Credentialing timeframe: 3 weeks to 1 month
Work Schedule Options:
Schedule 1: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Schedule 2: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
On-call: 1 day per week, typically Thursdays, during working hours
Compensation:
Market rates, commensurate with experience
Logistics:
Location: Aliquippa, PA, close to Pittsburgh International Airport
Patient Volume: 10-15 patients per day
EMR: Training provided
A laptop and cell phone will be provided for documentation if needed
Additional Notes:
Must be comfortable working with opioid treatment protocols, including Methadone and Vivitrol
Experience working in outpatient addiction medicine and with correctional facilities is a plus
The facility may outsource psychiatric care for detox patients, either via telehealth or in-person
If you are passionate about helping individuals on their path to recovery and have experience in addiction medicine, we encourage you to apply today.
