Area Medical Director

New Season•Sunrise, FL

56d

About The Position

Job Summary: Responsible for all medical services performed by the treatment centers within the area assigned. Provides medical oversight and leadership to the varying medical staff under their supervision to ensure the quality of care is provided to our patients.

Requirements

Education/Licensure/Certification: Active and clear licensure to practice medicine in the state(s) in which patient care will be provided. DEA Certificate of Registration. Should hold a board certification in Addictionology; or have a CAQ, or have successfully completed, or be willing to complete a course of study in opiate addiction that is approved by the state(s) licensing agency. Must have or be able to obtain a Data 2000 Waiver.
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of mental health and/or substance abuse, Federal Confidentiality Law, HIPAA & ethics. Basic proficiency in standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office and/or Google products.
Experience Required: Two (2) years of experience in the field of Substance Abuse, with at least one (1) year of experience in OUD preferred.
Skill and Ability: Outstanding customer service skills and interpersonal skills, Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and dependable. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity.
Physician License in the Sate of FL, DEA with 2, 2N, 3, 4, & 5 Scheduling, Credentialed through Medicaid/Medicare

Responsibilities

Provides and/or ensures, via physician extenders, a physical examination of all patients upon admission and/or readmission, including, without limitation, annual physical examinations, health examinations, and reviews, at patients' request, the admissions-related laboratory results. All examinations shall be performed consistent with the applicable rules and regulations for medically monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state in which the clinic operates.
Provides medical coverage to all treatment centers within the area defined by the organization and may provide temporary assists to additional treatment centers, as needed.
Issuance of patient medication change orders and such verbal orders as may be issued. Supervision of nursing staff regarding changes in medication dosage via verbal or written orders.
Will be available to staff for emergency management of patient care
Referral of patients to appropriate healthcare providers for medical conditions other than narcotic addiction.
Provide training to all clinical staff under the supervision of this role. Training will include but is not limited to, chart and dosing reviews, face-to-face training with the physicians and nurses based on chart review findings, and updates on any new policy or procedures. May provide additional clinical training support to other locations as requested.
Participates in Quarterly Board Meetings to discuss state-specific strategic plans, performance improvement plans, quality assurance plans, budgets, staffing concerns, and patient care. Provides reports as requested
Assist the Program Directors in the physician recruitment process as well as participate in the interviewing of prospective physician candidates.
Ensure that the program complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relative to medical care furnished by the program
Attends weekly treatment team meetings to discuss patient care and outcomes. Provides recommendations to the team regarding alternative care options.
Coordinators weekly meeting with those medical professionals who report directly to the role.
The Medical Director is the professional tasked with labeling medication bottles in the absence of the pharmacist
Consults with the Corporate Medical Director regarding patient care-related medical concerns.
Performing other duties as may be assigned.