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Pacific Crest Trail Detox
Medical Provider
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What they do
A Medical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, lab or public health program. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
$261,191 / year median in Oregon
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Medical Screening of clients; H&P as required.
- Monitoring of detoxing clients per policy & procedures; assessment and medication administration.
- Maintain accurate client records
- Assist Medical Director (MD), Clinical Director (CD) and CEO with chart review for accuracy.
- Maintain appropriate and necessary communication with Medical Director and nursing staff regarding responses to orders implemented and changes in client condition.
- Work with MD, CD (Clinical Director) & CEO to determine changes in policy and client care.
- Assist OM with monitoring & ordering of supplies as needed.
- Report to the Medical Director, Clinical Director, and CEO
- Other duties as assigned by
MD, CD & CEO.
- Ability to round and be on call Tuesdays and every other weekend.Skills and Abilities:
- Current certification as a nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, or medical doctor
- Knowledge of various substances of abuse, the disease of addiction and signs and symptoms of detoxification
- Knowledge of de-escalation methods
- Physical ability and agility to perform two CPR cycles to the current AHA or ARC standard.
- Ability to use EMR system
- Must be able to function in an independent team setting, be flexible in attitude, and desire to holistically care for client's seeking detoxification.
- Ability to understand and follow oral & written directions.
- Good Interdepartmental communication
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current certification as a nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, or medical doctor
- First Aide/CPR
- Knowledge of and/or experience with chemical dependency interventions and treatments.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.
- Must be able to climb stairs several times a day.
- Must adhere to agency's non-discrimination policy.
- Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to; religious views, political affiliation, cultural background, life-style, sexual orientation, gender identification…