Physician ( MD / DO )

Valley Hope • Columbia, MO

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hope of Boonville is seeking an MD or DO to provide medical services primarily to its residential program and, as needed, to its outpatient program. The position requires onsite work for 4–5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, as well as availability for offsite on-call coverage, including weekends. Services include histories, physical examinations, follow-ups, psychological evaluations, and medical management, which may include Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). The provider is also expected to maintain communication with facility leadership and the Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer at least every two months.

The role oversees medical and nursing services, including emergency treatment, medication and treatment administration, compliance, patient confidentiality, quality improvement, staff competency development, and coordination with facility leadership. The provider also collaborates on safety management, including emergency preparedness, infection control, medical equipment, hazardous materials, and related facility programs. Valley Hope is a mission-driven addiction treatment organization focused on supporting recovery.

Requirements

• Unrestricted state license as an MD or DO to practice in the state of employment.
• Six or more years of clinical or medical work experience.
• Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• National Practitioner Data Bank registration.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Ability to work onsite 4–5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, and take offsite call, including weekends.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described for the residential treatment facility setting.
• Carry appropriate liability insurance; the posting specifies minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, with Valley Hope assisting with the cost.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience with healthcare accreditation, preferably in the substance abuse treatment industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services primarily to residential patients and to outpatient patients as needed, including histories, physical examinations, follow-ups, psychological evaluations, and medical management that may include MAT.
• Be available by phone for on-call coverage when not onsite, including weekends.
• Meet with facility leadership and/or the Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer at least every two months to share suggestions, concerns, and progress.
• Ensure nursing staff provide appropriate treatment during medical emergencies and consistently follow established emergency procedures.
• Participate in facility performance improvement activities and lead improvement efforts related to medical and nursing services and nursing care quality.
• Collaborate with facility management to identify and implement facility-wide improvement activities.
• Oversee the security, control, and administration of drugs, medications, treatments, and tests as permitted by law.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure nursing staff follow patient-information protection policies and HIPAA requirements.
• Oversee and assist with medical and nursing activities needed to comply with Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
• Help develop nursing staff skills and competencies to meet customary practice standards, accreditation guidelines, and organizational requirements.
• Ensure effective communication between the medical department and other clinical and support-service departments.
• Assist the facility Safety Officer with coordinating, developing, implementing, and monitoring safety management plans, including security, hazardous materials and waste, emergency preparedness, life safety, medical equipment, utility systems, space allocation, and infection control.
• Coordinate MAT therapy and post-treatment follow-up care with the facility team.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends in substance abuse treatment and applicable company policies and state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and accreditation requirements, including HIPAA and the handling of protected health information.
• Carry appropriate liability insurance and provide certificates of insurance as required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, with Valley Hope paying up to 85% of premiums.
• Dental and vision plans at competitive rates.
• Up to 27 days of paid time off, based on position and tenure.
• Eight paid holidays, including a personal day.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan repayment support.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Valley Hope assistance with the cost of malpractice liability insurance.

What This Job Offers

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