Medical Provider (APRN, PA)

Mountainside Treatment Center • Canaan, CT

5h • $140,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The medical provider promotes and maintains health and wellness by providing medical services to Mountainside clients under the supervision of the Medical Director. He/she will perform history and physical exams upon intake, medical sick visits, and lab reviews. He/she will order EKGs, labs, medications, and enter referrals when indicated. The medical provider will participate in daily rounds and will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Requirements

• Active licensure (APRN, PA) in the state of Connecticut
• Active DEA in the state of Connecticut.
• Ability to perform physical assessment of clients
• Certified in First Aid/CPR
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Computer skills (email, Electronic Medical Records & Microsoft Word skills)
• Understanding and awareness of withdrawal symptoms
• Experience/knowledge in substance use/detoxification setting

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations; obtain, update and review medical histories; identify any current/active medical issues to be addressed during detox stay
• Determine, based on initial assessment and examination that client is at appropriate level of care for a medically-monitored detox
• Further evaluate clients’ condition by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, such as laboratory studies or x-rays
• Prescribe medication as needed or indicated for clients in both detox and residential settings
• Evaluate clients’ progress and symptoms, and make appropriate adjustments to medication regimens based on clients’ needs and conditions – under the guidance of the medical director
• Refer clients to hospital for evaluation and treatment when higher level-of-care is indicated or suspected
• Refer to medical specialist for treatment or follow-up when needed
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms of clients and attend to health needs
• Review all lab reports and provide appropriate follow-up or plans for abnormal values
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and recommend options and courses of action based on medical findings and client’s condition.
• Help to identify short-term and long-range client care issues to be addressed during detox as well as after discharge
• Complete all necessary paperwork and related reports
• Conduct health-related groups for the clients
• Provide ongoing health related education for staff
• Maintain client medical health records according to DPH, CARF, OSHA and Mountainside policies and procedures
• Attend to day-to-day health situations that may arise among clients in both detox and residential treatment settings
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures
• Consults with the Medical Director regarding clinical (medical or psychiatric) findings and status of clients; Consults with Consulting Internist when indicated or directed
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary review
• Assist in crisis situations
• Communicate with referents and/or other medical providers for the clients to help to assure comprehensive quality care and continuity of care for the client
• Coordinate and implement special programs or projects as assigned by the Director of Detox Operations or Medical Director
• Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed