Part Time Physician - open to training

Rare opportunity for a physician who has passion about helping individuals struggling with opioid use disorder

Monday & Wednesday onsite - 7am - 1.30pm

Friday an option to be remote providing telehealth.

River's Shore Comprehensive Treatment Center

Overview:

The Physician is responsible for the provision of medical services to patients including prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication for the treatment of substance misuse in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Responsible for medical management of patients at all levels of care provided by the clinic. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel to patients. Provides medical oversight to the nursing department under the guidance of the Clinic Director.

• Responsible for providing medical care for prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication to patients at the clinic, and within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility or clinic policy or procedures;
• Performs physical exams on patients admitted for medication maintenance to establish medical diagnosis for acute and chronic health problems;
• Reviews medical information on patients to ensure medical stability, eligibility for program, and to offer medical recommendations;
• Ensuring that all patients are aware of the hazards of the medication treatment program;
• Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results and patient feedback;
• Provides patient and staff education on medical maintenance;
• Reviews and completes medical information for individual care plans, documenting services and information in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate confidential documentation, compliance, and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures;
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic policy and procedure; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time; and,
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in a MAT program preferred, not required - open to training 
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current license to practice medicine by the state in which the clinic(s) operates
• Board certification or certificate of admissibility for board certification preferred
• Current DEA credentials required to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working

For more details, please contact Debbie Hughes - debbie.hughes@acadiahealthcare.com or 615.861.7581

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

~3,000+ Employees · 170+ Locations · 74,000+ Patients · 33 States · 1 Network

Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) division operates 170+ CARF-accredited outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) nationwide, serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). As the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the nation, we care for more than 74,000 patients daily. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care, combining therapies with safe and effective medications. Our team stands at the forefront of the battle against the opioid epidemic.

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