Physician - Addiction Medicine at CHRISTUS Health

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Addiction Medicine, Compassionate Care, Evidence-Based Care, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, Medication Management, Suboxone, Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Support, Recovery Process, Clinical Expertise, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are currently seeking a full-time MD specializing in Addiction Medicine to join our dedicated team. This physician will play a vital role in helping patients recover from substance use disorders by offering compassionate, evidence-based care. Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and preventing addiction, utilizing medications to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and providing comprehensive support throughout the recovery process and suboxone when appropriate. This clinician can also practice primary care (FP or IM) if desired in addition to the addiction medicine role. Position Highlights: * Flexible schedule Monday--Friday, 8-hour or four 10-hour days per week * Participation in family medicine call rotation, limited to telephone-only coverage if doing primary care. * Average daily patient volume: approximately 18-22 patients Why Join Us? We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a mission-driven culture where your work truly matters. Recognized as one of New Mexico's Best Places to Work and a Family Friendly Business for six consecutive years, we're committed to supporting both our team and our community. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our providers have access to world-class expertise--delivering high-quality, personalized care close to home. At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, you'll join a compassionate team dedicated to making a lasting impact. Santa Fe Living: Enjoy 300+ sunny days per year, short commute times, as well as a thriving cultural, art, and music scene. Livibility.com ranked Santa Fe #4 for "The Best Home Base Cities for Adventure Enthusiasts. [https://livability.com/topics/things-to-do/the-best-home-base-cities-for-adventure-enthusiasts]" With 300 miles of bike trails, an extensive wilderness trail, the legendary Santa Fe Margarita Trail and five ski areas, streams and lakes, all within two or less hours of the historic downtown plaza, Santa Fe offers ample outdoor opportunities to enjoy year-round. We are New Mexico's Capitol City and have earned national and international recognitions. To learn much more about Santa Fe living, visit: https://www.santafechamber.com/the-best-of-santa-fe.html [https://www.santafechamber.com/the-best-of-santa-fe.html] Qualifications Requirements: ABAM "Lifetime Certificate" or Fellowship in Addiction Medicine and successful completion of certification. Will also consider applicants without this certification if they have significant clinical expertise and experience. Interested candidates please send CV with contact information to Megan Varela-Lujan, Manager Provider Recruitment, at Megan.Varela-Lujan@stvin.org [Megan.Varela-Lujan@stvin.org].

Responsibilities

The physician will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and prevent addiction, utilizing medications to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings. They will provide comprehensive support throughout the recovery process.