Addiction Medicine position in Washington state. Job ID # 39492

Job Details

• Must be licensed as an MD or DO
• Must possess a valid Drug Enforcement Administration registration (X Designation)
• BE/BC in addiction medicine
• MD/DO with a minimum of two years’ experience in substance abuse/recovery programs or experience in an agency or healthcare area providing substance abuse services required
• Provide the delivery of quality addiction medicine to patients
• Set an example of compassionate and knowledgeable medical care
• Stay abreast of developments in addiction medicine and regularly communicate relevant information to other providers in the center
• Be available for consultation to caregivers for routine care and for emergent medical problems
• Participate in meetings as appropriate and/or as requested by our medical director
• Set an example for compassionate care and will be responsible for the delivery of medical services to patients based on the group’s policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Provide case management for assigned patients and will be responsible for medical, educational, and administrative services as assigned
• Report directly to the medical director for assignments, consultation, and staffing and will work closely with other medical, mental health, laboratory, and administrative staff as required
• Intake and assessment of new patients suffering from substance abuse
• Request necessary history and treatment plans from outside providers when indicated
• Create a plan of care/treatment plan for new patients
• Direct patient care including medical assessments and follow-ups
• Manage an appropriate caseload including paperwork
• Prescribe appropriate medications to assist in recovery as indicated by intake/assessment
• Work collaboratively with team members to diagnose, manage, and evolve patient care
• Work collaboratively with outside providers
• Identify patient needs requiring medical management in addition to their substance abuse/recovery needs, i.e., dual diagnoses
• Order and analyze appropriate laboratory tests, when indicated
• Facilitate educational groups
• Travel to assigned sites
• Maintain confidentiality
• Attend staff meetings

All Star Recruiting Benefits

• Full-service agency
• 24/7 professional and reliable service
• Dedicated, specialty-specific consultants