Addiction Physician - Inpatient Detox

The Recovery Village•Indianapolis, IN

3h•$350,000•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Recovery Systems is a physician-led behavioral healthcare company focused on providing evidence-based treatment for addiction and mental health conditions. The Recovery Village Indianapolis (RVI) is an addiction treatment center offering a continuum of care, including detox, residential, and intensive outpatient programs. This role involves administrative oversight of medical services, leading medical staff, and ensuring the delivery of excellent medical care in line with ARS philosophy. The position requires knowledge of detoxification protocols, medication assessment, withdrawal management, and Medication Assisted Therapy, adhering to ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria. The physician will also be involved in developing and maintaining medical policies, budgeting for medical services, and supporting medical staff in achieving key performance metrics. A significant portion of the role involves direct patient care, including electronic health record documentation, screening for substance use disorders and pain, and developing treatment plans. The physician will also participate in on-call rotations and collaborate with attending physicians and HR for recruitment and onboarding.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited medical school.
Must have experience in addiction medicine.
A minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position.
Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary.
Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary.
Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff.
Self-motivated and confident.
Application of Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and ability to develop and apply organizational strategies.
Licensed to practice medicine, e.g. Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
Board Certification in Primary Specialty required.
ABPM Addiction Medicine or AOA Board Certification in Addiction Medicine is required if not a psychiatrist.
Must have a DEA to prescribe Controlled medications and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative oversight of the facility's medical services.
Oversees and leads the medical staff, dietitians, and physician services coordinator.
Builds a collaborative team with nursing and clinical departments.
Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy, including knowledge of detoxification protocols, assessment for medication, withdrawal assessment and management of complications, and Medication Assisted Therapy.
Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria and documents decision making accordingly.
Assists in the development and maintenance of written objectives, policies, a procedure manual, an organization plan, and a quality assurance program for medical services.
Reviews all medical policies and procedures at least annually.
Plans and budgets for medical services in conjunction with leadership.
Supports medical staff for success with medical department metrics.
Completes and is proficient using the electronic health record with all required documentation, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards, and Medical Needs Criteria.
Screens for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
Screens for pain and understands treatment strategies for pain including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches.
Reviews physical examination reports and medical screening results conducted off-site.
Develops and implements plans for Performance Improvement as needed.
Understands and communicates On-Call responsibilities, being responsive and available as backup.
Works closely with the Corporate Human Resources department to recruit, interview, and hire new employees.
Ensures onboarding of new employees is complete and effective.
Maintains an effective and efficient daily staffing pattern/coverage and on-call schedule within budgetary constraints.
Evaluates medical staff competency initially and then annually.
Collaborates with attending physicians at least weekly to discuss patient care and evaluate treatment provided.
Reviews and audits all charts in their entirety prior to submitting for insurance audits.
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Scheduling flexible
Required to be onsite
Some on-call
Competitive & negotiable salary starting at $350k + annual bonus and monthly incentives
$5,000 per year reimbursement for CME
Free liability protection (PLI policy covers you if you leave the company)
6 weeks of paid time off per year
401K + match
Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Telehealth access
Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA