Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as Physician for Medmark Treatment Centers
• Interviewing, managing, training, and evaluating physician extenders Implementation and enforcement of medical policies, procedures and training
• Assistance as needed with development of clinical policies, procedures and training
• Assistance as needed with completion of Federal, state, county and other regulatory applications, permits, licensure, inspections, etc.
• Correspondence and interaction with key regulatory (DEA, SMA, Medicaid, SAMHSA/CSAT, etc.) personnel and accrediting bodies as necessary
• Providing reports & other data as requested to Regional VP, Ops /National Medical Director – OTP

Patient Care

• Planning and supervising provision of treatment for patients (including regular review and notes in the patient’s record) according to established state guidelines with a strong emphasis on quality & customer service.
• Signs patient record notes
• Oversees patient care provided by physician extender, signs charts, dosing levels, etc., when applicable
• Places patients into treatment
• Oversight of any patient site emergencies
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, documents health history and examination results to meet Federal and state guidelines and refers patient for care elsewhere when indicated (including appropriate follow up)
• Initiates, alters and terminates replacement narcotic therapy medications following strict protocols meeting the approval of Federal & state guidelines as well as current medical literature for patient care
• Supervises the administration and dispensing of medications
• Confers with patient’s private physician as needed
• Examines staff after on-the-job accidents or injuries as needed
• Serves as a clinic in-service resource
• Provides patient education specific to various disease processes within our scope of practice
• Oversees the continuum of care process for patients
• Maintains strict patient, employee, company and computer confidentiality

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participation in Federal & state opiate/substance abuse trainings, education programs, etc.
• Inputs clinical findings in the patient charts and electronic medical records
• Performs (and documents) chart reviews of all subordinate physician extenders
• Interviews, trains, educates, evaluates and counsels subordinate physician extenders
• Participates in meetings, teleconferences, etc. as needed
• Participates in BayMark Performance Improvement Process and accreditation process
• Continually reviews and enhances medical policies, procedures and protocols
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policy and procedure
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations, in addition to the standards required by JCAHO/CARF/COA, Board of Health, and OSHA, CSAT and the State Methadone Authority
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
• Must be present during working hours at the office for in person meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy.

Other Duties & Responsibilities (may include):

• Utilizes resources and materials in a safe and efficient manner
• Attends clinic staff meetings
• Participates in in-service training and continuing education as necessary or required to safely and effectively perform job
• Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner
• Regular attendance is to be maintained
• Adherence to a code of conduct conducive with Medmark Services policy is expected
• Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the Company’s mission

Minimum Qualifications

• • Psychiatrist or Board Certified in addiction Medicine
  • Must be licensed in the state of KY and have active DEA