Addiction Physician - Inpatient Detox

The Recovery Village•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Recovery Systems is a physician-led behavioral healthcare company focused on addiction and mental health treatment. 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 providing administrative oversight of medical services, leading medical staff, and collaborating with nursing and clinical departments. A significant portion of the role also includes direct patient care as a psychiatrist or addiction medicine physician, adhering to the ARS philosophy and evidence-based practices.

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.
Must have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing.

Nice To Haves

Unique opportunity to serve and support firefighters and first responders.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative oversight of the facility's medical services, overseeing and leading the medical staff, dietitians, and physician services coordinator.
Builds a collaborative team with nursing and clinical departments.
Provides excellent medical care, including knowledge of detoxification protocols, medication assessment, 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 CMO, Executive Director, and governing authority.
Supports medical staff for success with medical department metrics including Expense Management, Compliance Quantity and Quality, Completion % treatment stay, and Outcomes/Readmission rates.
Completes and is proficient using the electronic health record with all required documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies, state regulations, 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 off-site physical examination reports and medical screening results for pre-admissions or other medical concerns.
Develops and implements plans for Performance Improvement as needed.
Understands and communicates On-Call responsibilities, providing contact and back-up numbers, and being responsive and available.
Works closely with Corporate Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire new employees, ensuring effective onboarding.
Maintains an effective and efficient daily staffing pattern/coverage and on-call schedule within budgetary constraints.
Evaluates medical staff competency initially and annually based on specified performance standards.
Collaborates with attending physicians at least weekly to discuss patient care and evaluate treatment.
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 (Malpractice)
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