Physician

Pyramid Healthcare•York, PA

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Schedule: Part-Time | Flexible Weekdays (Friday Required) The Physician – Addiction Medicine / MAT provides direct medical care and ensures the systematic delivery of high-quality clinical services in an outpatient substance use disorder treatment setting. This role collaborates closely with the Program Director, Clinical Director, multidisciplinary clinical staff, health plans, and community partners to support regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, and client engagement. The Physician is responsible for medical assessments, diagnosis, medication management, and care coordination, with a primary focus on methadone initiation and maintenance and other MAT services.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in addiction medicine
Experience in Drug & Alcohol (D&A) treatment and Co-Occurring Disorders
Experience initiating and maintaining patients on methadone
Possession of an active Physician license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Board Certified Physician
Knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania state regulations governing addiction treatment and MAT
Knowledge of CARF standards and other accrediting bodies
Ability to gather, analyze, and apply medical information
Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary treatment team
Possession of excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Family Practice Board Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct medical care to clients receiving outpatient addiction treatment and MAT services
Complete initial medical assessments and ongoing re-assessments
Perform comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations
Diagnose medical and psychiatric conditions and prescribe medications as appropriate
Initiate, monitor, and maintain clients on methadone and other MAT medications
Review laboratory results, EKGs, and monitor blood levels as clinically indicated
Provide ongoing medication management throughout treatment
Ensure continuity of care, including medication planning for discharge and aftercare
Prepare discharge documentation, including physician orders and prescriptions
Ensure clients receive adequate medications following discharge
Coordinate care with primary care physicians, medical specialists, and collaborating psychiatrists
Work collaboratively with medical staff from external providers, including state and inpatient facilities
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and client progress reviews
Attend and actively contribute to departmental, medical, and clinical review meetings
Provide education, guidance, and clinical support to clinical and non-clinical staff
Communicate with clients and staff in a supportive, professional, and respectful manner
Seek supervision and clinical direction from physicians and leadership as needed
Report unusual incidents or concerns promptly to the Program Director or supervisor
Maintain medical equipment in proper working order
Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional boundaries at all times
Complete accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with CARF, state licensing, payer, and accrediting standards
Perform additional duties as assigned