Addiction/Primary Care Physician (73754)

Centurion Health•Westover, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. We are currently seeking a full-time Primary Care/Addiction Physician at the Eastern Correction Institution (ECI) in Westover, Maryland. The Primary Care/Addiction Medicine Physician provides prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services for patients with unhealthy substance use or substance-related health conditions in a correctional setting. The Physician works under the direction of the SUD Medical Director and/or the Statewide Medical Director in collaboration with the Health Services Administrator (HSA) to ensure that efficient and clinically appropriate services are provided. Some of the unique benefits of correctional healthcare include: A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or “no shows” Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Paid Malpractice Much more...

Requirements

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school required
Active and unrestricted MD/DO license or the ability to obtain one required
Board certified, or Board eligible, or qualified by state laws/regulations to practice medicine
Must show/be able to obtain active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
Ability to pass credentialing and background check
One to two years’ experience in a progressive supervisory or management position in an outpatient/inpatient substance abuse program
Two years’ experience providing direct care in a community or correctional substance abuse program

Responsibilities

provides prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services for patients with unhealthy substance use or substance-related health conditions in a correctional setting.
works under the direction of the SUD Medical Director and/or the Statewide Medical Director in collaboration with the Health Services Administrator (HSA) to ensure that efficient and clinically appropriate services are provided.