Addiction Medicine Physician

St. Joseph's Health•Paterson, NJ

1d•$120 - $144•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a board-certified, fellowship-trained Addiction Medicine Physician to join our multidisciplinary team. This full-time position combines outpatient clinic coverage five days per week with inpatient consultation support across the hospital. The physician will serve as a clinical leader in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring conditions.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Addiction Medicine fellowship
Board certification in Addiction Medicine (ABPM or ABAM) — required; candidates with active board eligibility and a clear timeline to certification will be considered
Current New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
Current DEA registration
Demonstrated experience managing patients with complex SUD and co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a high-volume, multidisciplinary urban hospital environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with hospital-based MAT bridge programs or Emergency Department SUD intervention protocols preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care five days per week in the Addiction Medicine clinic
Provide as needed inpatient consultative services for admitted patients with substance use disorder management needs
Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance use disorders
Prescribe and manage medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in compliance with current DEA regulations and NJ state law
Collaborate with behavioral health, social work, and care coordination teams to support patient retention and recovery
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinic operations meetings
Lead development of a MAT bridge program in partnership with the Emergency Department and aligned with the goal to reduce 30-day substance use disorder readmissions.
Respond to consult requests from inpatient units including the ED, trauma service, medicine, and surgical floors
Assess and manage acute withdrawal syndromes, initiate bridge treatment, and develop discharge plans with transition to outpatient care
Provide education and guidance to inpatient teams on SUD identification and evidence-based management
Partner with case management and social work on complex discharge planning for high-risk patients
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
Adhere to all hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, and applicable NJ state regulations
Contribute to staff and resident education as clinically appropriate
Participate in on-call coverage rotation as required