Intern - Medical

Recovery Centers of America•Earleville, MD

About The Position

The Medical Intern at an RCA facility is responsible for the provision of medically assisted treatment and limited primary care to patients with substance abuse disorder, including short term chronic disease management, medication assisted treatment, and pain management within the facility. The Medical Intern is responsible for providing quality, sufficient and appropriate services and for maintaining high professional standards. It is the responsibility of this position to model and maintain high professional conduct and standards among all medical area staff and consultants.

Requirements

Must be enrolled and in good standing with the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Residency Program in Internal Medicine (MD/DO degree or equivalent).
Recommended for this rotation by the UM Capital Region Internal Medicine Residency Director
Successfully complete onboarding process stipulated by RCA Human Resources
Patient care under direct supervision of the RCA Medical Director in week one
Patient care under indirect supervision of the RCA Medical Director in week two
Patient intake/Admissions including assessment of intoxication/withdrawal syndromes
Follow patients longitudinally during the rotation through the detox/residential levels of care
Learn and apply ASAM Criteria in patient care
Provide general medical care in keeping with standards of care in Internal Medicine practice
MD/DO from US Medical School or International Medical Graduate with ECFMG Certification to participate in US postgraduate training
Currently in postgraduate training with the UM Capital Region Health Internal Medicine program

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients for medical evidence of present and past opiate addiction
Conduct routine check-ups of patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues
Give appropriate advice for health habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
Prescribe and interpret appropriate laboratory studies and act on results
Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration including Suboxone, Revia, etc
Monitor patient psychotropic and other medications and make adjustments as clinically and medically necessary
Diagnose, treat, or appropriately refer clients with medical problems that arise during the course of treatment
Maintain appropriate medical records
Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
Other duties assigned by Medical Director