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Per Diem Program Physician for MAT Clinic
Lewisville, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Addiction Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Columbus, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/02/22

Per Diem Addiction Medicine Physician

The Physician serves at one or more MedMark Treatment Centers in the state designated by MedMark and accepted by Physician. This individual provides patient care, medical evaluation, establishes medication levels, and interacts as necessary with Federal, state, county & other regulatory bodies. The Physician trains & manages subordinate physician extenders and provides health care services directly to patients all under the direction and responsibility of the Regional VP, Operations and the National Medical Director – OTP.

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 MedMark 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Addiction preferred
  • Current state licenses & DEA license
  • Ability to prescribe methadone
  • At least 1 year of Addiction Medicine Experience.

What to expect from us:

MedMark Treatment Centers a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

MedMark Treatment Centers is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws