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Addiction Medicine New Orleans LA
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Addiction Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Long-Term Care/Facility
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job Description
Last Update:
6/13/19
Addiction Medicine - New Orleans LA
1 Day a week in the clinic
5-6 telemedicine consultations weekly
Great Compensation Package
Ensure the timely completion of admission physicals, annual physicals, medical histories, laboratory testing (including TB screening) consistent with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards and sound medical practice
Review all laboratory results as well as medical documentation from other healthcare providers and manage each patient according to established best practice and accrediting and regulatory guidelines
Screen patients for common medical co-morbidities and evaluate co-existing medical conditions to identify potential medication impact|drug interactions, to include over-the-counter (OTC) medications
Prescribe and titrate the appropriate dosage of methadone or suboxone consistent with the patient’s medical and addiction history to establish a maintenance dose
Order dose increases, decreases, detoxification, or supervised withdrawal after assessment of the patient and his|her current treatment history
Write medical orders based upon the individual needs of the patient and sign off on all medical orders within 72 hours. Review medical therapy and document those activities in the patient’s chart
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1 Day a week in the clinic
5-6 telemedicine consultations weekly
Great Compensation Package
Ensure the timely completion of admission physicals, annual physicals, medical histories, laboratory testing (including TB screening) consistent with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards and sound medical practice
Review all laboratory results as well as medical documentation from other healthcare providers and manage each patient according to established best practice and accrediting and regulatory guidelines
Screen patients for common medical co-morbidities and evaluate co-existing medical conditions to identify potential medication impact|drug interactions, to include over-the-counter (OTC) medications
Prescribe and titrate the appropriate dosage of methadone or suboxone consistent with the patient’s medical and addiction history to establish a maintenance dose
Order dose increases, decreases, detoxification, or supervised withdrawal after assessment of the patient and his|her current treatment history
Write medical orders based upon the individual needs of the patient and sign off on all medical orders within 72 hours. Review medical therapy and document those activities in the patient’s chart
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