OTP Medical Director

COQUILLE INDIAN TRIBE•Eugene, OR

About The Position

Under the administrative supervision of the Health & Wellness CMO, the Medical Director- Eugene is a licensed physician who holds accountability for the delivery of high-quality primary care services, Opioid Treatment Program and Substance Use Disorder treatment, and the collaborative integration of these services with the Behavioral Health department at the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center-Eugene. The Medical Director-Eugene leads and mentors the primary care and Opioid Treatment Program medical staff under the supervision and guidance of the CMO and sets direction relating to all aspects of primary care services, OTP and SUD services. The Medical Director- Eugene establishes a clinical culture and promotes professional, clinical and ethical values and standards. They also focus on building a welcoming working environment, promoting the tribe’s culture, vision and values. The Medical Director- Eugene is expected to collaborate with other department leaders (including teams in Coos Bay) to establish consistent patient experience and workflows between KWC locations. This position is expected to commit 60% to direct patient care services and 40% to administrative services (recognizing that direct patient care needs are a top priority for the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center and there may be fluctuations in this ratio depending on clinic and patient needs). This may require availability outside of standard operating hours of the Ko-Kwel Wellness Centers.

Requirements

License to practice medicine in good standing as a Medical Doctor or Osteopathic Physician, in Oregon required.
Must have experience working in an Opioid Treatment Program and must have familiarity with CARF accreditation and standards.
Minimum of five years’ experience in providing care as a medical provider required.
Experience in primary care, Addictions treatment (Opioid Treatment Program/SUD), and Psychiatry required
Board Certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Addictions Medicine required.
Ability to provide oversight of CLIA waived laboratory.
Current and valid Oregon Driver’s License in good standing is required with no insurability restrictions from the Tribe’s insurance carrier.
Required to accept the responsibility of a mandatory reporter of abuse and neglect of infants and children, people who are elderly or dependent, individuals with mental illness or development disabilities or residents of nursing homes and other health care facilities. This includes reporting any evidence of physical injury, neglect, sexual or emotional abuse or financial exploitation.
First Aid/CPR certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience treating other substance use disorders is strongly preferred.
Three (3) years of management and administrative experience in a public health or medical outpatient setting is preferred.
Administrative experience and experience working in tribal health preferred.
Knowledge and experience with quality improvement and patient metrics are required.

Responsibilities

Abides by laws and regulations of the Coquille Indian Tribe (CIT) and by the policies and procedures of the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center.
Must comply with all applicable state, federal, Tribal, local, CARF and AAAHC rules, regulations, and standards.
Provides Opioid Use Disorder treatment to patients in the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), provides acute care needs to KWC-OTP patients, provides psychiatric and other substance use disorder treatments as needed and indicated for KWC patients. Primary care coverage may be needed to support KWC-Eugene primary care providers.
Oversees the medical practice of the primary care clinic and OTP in the KWC-Eugene
Provides clinical support and consultation to the primary care providers at the KWC-Eugene
Maintains complete and accurate documentation of services provided.
Facilitates coordination and continuity of services to patients.
Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP), Physician Associates Certified (PA-C), Registered Nurses (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPS) and other medical staff of the KWC-Eugene to ensure quality practices and compliance with clinic policies, protocols, and workflows.
Supervises the Clinical Services Administrator- Eugene.
Ensures collaboration with KWC- Coos Bay leadership to ensure consistent implementation of workflows, quality improvement processes, and clinical standards to achieve a consistent high quality health care experience for KWC patients.
Ensures all elements of Physician Associate collaboratives are met including chart reviews and one on one clinical meetings in collaboration with CMO.
Provides annual performance evaluations for FNPs, PA-Cs, and RNs/LPNs, Clinical Services Administrator in collaboration with CMO.
Supports the organization with project development and implementing change.
Provides oversight for staff development and training in alignment with accreditation, federal, state, and Tribal policies and regulations.
Works directly with Health & Wellness CMO, COO and CEO to provide medical perspective in incident reviews, patient complaints, and peer reviews as needed.
Participates in monthly Quality Improvement Committee, quarterly Peer Review, and other administrative groups as needed.
Responsible for the day-to-day medical operations of the Opioid Treatment Program and collaboration with the Behavioral Health- OTP team.
Responsible for working collaboratively with KWC Leadership for identifying additional program needs for KWC patients and working on program development and
Other duties as assigned.