Physician (MD)

Samaritan Daytop Village • Bronx, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician serves as a member of the medical clinic treatment staff, providing coordinated, quality-driven primary medical care for addiction and substance-related disorders, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The role supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village, and all duties are performed under the supervision of the Medical Director. The Physician also provides on-call coverage and works with medical and clinical staff to address participants’ treatment needs.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited medical school.
• At least 1–3 years of prior work experience with a substance abuse population, underserved or transient populations, and clinical comorbidities; alternatively, newly graduated MDs with a fellowship in Addiction Medicine will be considered.
• No current investigation by a governmental body, healthcare organization, or professional society concerning allegations of substandard patient care, medical negligence, or unethical behavior; no prior restriction or termination of clinical privileges or state or federal medical license, certification, or registration; and no OIG or GSA sanction.
• Available to work a flexible schedule and provide coverage as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Willing to provide 24-hour on-call coverage during evenings and weekends as needed for designated programs.
• Knowledge of OASAS, OMH, DOHMH, and CSAT guidance.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing medical and clinical treatment in substance use treatment programs.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment needs, including achieving and maintaining abstinence, medical and medication management of addiction, and medical detoxification.
• Knowledge of medical management of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other co-occurring medical conditions.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary medical and clinical staff to ensure appropriate client management.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to work as a team player and independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admission and annual physical examinations.
• Examine and evaluate clients’ medical symptoms and healthcare needs.
• Provide follow-up care for clients’ chronic and acute medical conditions.
• Perform and supervise initial comprehensive substance use disorder assessments to determine treatment eligibility and assess the effects of addiction on the body.
• Provide substance misuse counseling addressing the psychological aspects of opioid addiction, and evaluate and offer approved medications for addiction treatment.
• Provide periodic monitoring to ensure abstinence or tapering during treatment.
• Provide telephone on-call availability to respond to client symptoms and answer staff questions about clients under the Physician’s care.
• Follow generally accepted standards of professional practice and medical ethics.
• Complete required forms, documents, and requisitions accurately, legibly, and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree