Per Diem Medical Provider (APRN, PA)

Mountainside Treatment Center•Canaan, CT

2d•$61 - $87•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
Professionalism
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 Nursing or Medical Director
Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements