Medical Provider

Santa Fe Recovery Center, Inc•Santa Fe, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Santa Fe Recovery Center is a leading provider of substance use disorder and mental health treatment and education services. We are looking for a full-time Medical Provider to join our team at our Santa Fe offices. Experience working in the Healthcare Industry and/or Non-Profit is highly preferred. This is a great opportunity to continue to advance in your career while being part of the team that is providing support to the community. Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Provider performs a medical assessment of patients and prescribes or adjusts medications as indicated. Evaluation, management, and prescribing services are rendered on-site at SFRC facilities. On-call is required under the direction of medical and executive management. The Medical Provider collaborates with nursing and medical technician staff to facilitate admission, treatment, and successful discharge of patients with co-occurring substance use disorders. Additional duties may include but are not limited to coordination of care with referral sources as well as educational support and interdisciplinary treatment consultation with patients, family members, caregivers, and staff.

Requirements

State of New Mexico licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.
Possesses current DEA and NM-CSR licenses.
Proficiency with office technology and equipment, such as computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and phone systems, is required.
Proficiency with MS Office applications is required.
Proficiency with electronic health/medical records (EHR/EMR) documentation, is required.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Must have and maintain a current, valid NM driver’s license. Must also have and maintain a clean driving record, as well as auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the Healthcare Industry and/or Non-Profit is highly preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience working with co-occurring disorders, preferred.
Fluency in speaking and writing in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patients’ medical histories
Conduct physical exams to check patient’s health
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as x-rays or blood tests, as required
Assess and diagnose patients
Give brief treatment, education, and counseling regarding diagnosed/concerns to patients and families
Prescribe medications as needed
Record patient progress and treatment utilizing an agency EMR system
Coordinate care across agency programs and referrals for needed services
Is available on an on-call basis for admissions from the hospital and ongoing or emergency medication needs.
Provides direction and support to nursing and medical technicians regarding diagnostic and medication management of clients
Prescribes various medications (scheduled and PRN) as needed during both detox and post-detox phases of treatment per protocols
Conducts or participates in quality assurance and educational programs; providing instruction and training in opioid addiction treatment with buprenorphine (Suboxone), diversion control, overdose prevention, and health management of addiction
Performs buprenorphine induction, evaluation, management, and follow-up appointments; coordinating with SFRC staff to ensure efficiency and quality recovery services are provided including monitoring at admissions, ongoing treatment, and discharge
Follows medical protocols established by the Chief Medical Officer including admission, treatment, and discharge standards in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
Participate in required staff supervision, continuing education, and training.
Performs any related duties as required and assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.