Medical Director – Onsite Position Available In Livingston, New York
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Job Description
Order#: NY1537699Medical Director – OnsiteThis is a hybrid contracted medical director position for 8 to 10 hours per week. There is a requirement of one on-site shift per week. The on-site day would need to be the same day each week and would have to be during OTP hours which are Monday-Friday 7: 30am-11:30am.
Essential Job FunctionsMay perform all or part of the following duties:
Physician:
Screens for, evaluates and treats common substance use disorders with referrals made to mental health providers for further evaluation and treatment as appropriateProvides oversight to mid-level practitioners, interns and other medical staff as needed.
Will substantiate a diagnosis, evaluate for detox needs, MATS and to treat medical ailments and chronic diseasePerforms common office-based proceduresReviews and signs treatment plans, lab slips and/or other health forms when needed and participates in incident reviews/quality assurance activates as needed.
Performs and/or reviews medical assessments and physicals if needed.
Provide oversight of the development and revision of medical policies, procedures and specialized medications and medical and psychiatric emergency care.
Provide oversight of the development of policies and procedures to ensure the provision of health care services, particularly related to the stabilization and rehabilitation services.
Flexible to respond to the changing needs based on occupancy, severity of symptoms and the placement of participants in varying elements of care.
Responsible for prescribing and administering buprenorphine, suboxone and naltrexone for alcohol and opiate dependence for individuals in stabilization and rehabilitation services.
Communicates with other care providers and referral sources to increase understanding of client problems and assets and facilitate the highest quality of service.
Participates in professional supervision and education that supports continuous improvement of client care.
Completes required medical record documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner and in compliance with NY regulationsMeets productivity requirements by utilizing various techniques to engage clients and minimize failed appointments.
Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care.
Will be expected to participate in on-call hours, as scheduledMaintains QHP status as required by job title.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Medical Director:
Ensures all treatment is within best practices and meets established clinical standardsProvides leadership, along with other professional in establishing treatment and standards of care within the programs.
Provides consultation to staff regarding medical issues and medications.
Prescribes and/or approves any medications that are given to patients within the facility or through other prescribers such as other physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Oversight of the development of policies and procedures to ensure the provision of health care services particularly as related to the stabilization and rehabilitation services.
Ensures that standards and philosophy are consistent and appropriate.
Consults with others specialists and refers as indicated.
QualificationsBoard certified/Board eligible in
IM/FP/ADM
strongly preferred with at least 2 years of direct experience with addiction medicine or at least possess a strong interest. DEA certificate and New York licensure is required and Pennsylvania licensure is preferred in addition to New York licensure. The physician must have a federal
DATA 2000
waiver (buprenorphine-certified).
