Physician- Medical Director (part-time)- Opioid Treatment at Everest Recovery Centers LLC

Saco, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Management, Substance Abuse, Regulatory Compliance, Medication Policies, Patient Records Review, Medical Histories, Physical Exams, Medication Orders, Patient Treatment Plans, Consultation, Team Meetings, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Orientation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Everest Recovery Centers is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is to provide comprehensive services for persons affected by OUD through community awareness, quality and holistic clinical services in an efficient, safe, and fiscally sound environment. We help people rebuild their self-esteem and reestablish their roles as productive family members through our services, which includes medication-assisted treatment, diagnostic assessment, relapse prevention and support groups, addiction education, counseling, and more. Current Opening: We are currently seeking a part time (~5-6 hrs/week) contract Medical Director for our Saco, ME facility. On site hours could be either Monday or Friday. We're flexible between those 2 days. The Saco Medical Director would also serve as remote backup physician to other Maine locations. This is a 1099 contracted position. Position Summary: The Everest Recovery Medical Director is responsible for the medical management of patient service in conjunction with the Program Director and the Clinical Supervisor. The Medical Director may designate the Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant duties and responsibilities within the boundaries of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards. • Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards • Monitor medication policies for compliance with Everest Recovery Centers policy, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards • Review and approve appropriate requests for take-home medication and treatment exceptions • Supervision of Physicians Assistants and Nurse Practitioners • Review patient records upon admission and annually to determine appropriate level of care and continued treatment benefit • Review and/or conduct medical histories and physical exams • Prescribe, review, and sign appropriate medication orders • Review, approve, and sign patient treatment plans as required by Everest Recovery Centers policy, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards • Consult with Clinical and Nursing staff on medical issues • Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings • Perform other related duties as assigned Requirements Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) Two years’ experience with substance abuse State of Maine license to practice medicine Knowledge of OSHA regulations Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong customer orientation

Responsibilities

The Medical Director is responsible for the medical management of patient services and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. They will supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants and review patient records to determine appropriate levels of care.