Medical Director – 1099

Community Medical Services•Aurora, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Medical Director responsible for the overall smooth operation of medical services provided by to the Community Medical Services site (or sites) that physician is assigned to. This includes oversight of medical staff to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations. Medical staff includes nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The Medical Director is responsible for the ongoing treatment of patients including signing or countersigning medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation as required. As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.

Requirements

Licensed as a MD or DO in the state in the state(s) of employment
Unrestricted DEA license
1+ years of experience as a physician in substance use treatment or related behavioral health setting preferred
Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
Basic to intermediate computer knowledge, including ability to navigate in electronic health records
Problem solving, conflict resolution, and strong customer service skills
Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Strong team player comfortable working in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

Practices within CMS’s standard of care, as determined by the Chief Medical Officer and outlined in the CMS Policy Manual.
Evaluates and performs comprehensive patient evaluations and follow ups; orders medication, monitors patient response, adjusts as indicated.
Reviews state-specific prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) database and documents findings in case notes at each patient encounter and as required by applicable regulations.
Reviews drug screen results, determines appropriateness for confirmation testing, and interprets serology results.
Explains treatment and test results with patients.
Completes referrals and consultations to ensure continuum of care and wholistic patient care.
Provides patient education regarding MAT, OUD, prevention of communicable disease, and other health-related topics pertinent to individuals substance use disorders.
Completes clinical documentation on the same day as the encounter in the client’s electronic health record (EHR).
Ensures all documentation is complete, appropriate, and adherent to CMS policy requirements.
Provides emergency triage to patients in distress, including the administration of naloxone.
Maintains schedule of appointments with efficient use of time and is present in the clinic during all assigned hours.
Adheres to professional ethics and boundaries at all times.
Assists with dosing and medication services, when needed.