Program Physician

Ortc • Klamath Falls, OR

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're hiring a Program Physician for our new Klamath Falls Treatment Center. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to recovery. This is a full-time role, up to 40 hours per week with a blend of on-site and telehealth, work-flexibility designed to fit your schedule while allowing you to support individuals on their journey to recovery.

Requirements

• Licensure in Oregon as a Physician
• Current Oregon DEA License.
• DATA WAIVER or ability to obtain DATA WAIVER.
• Meet Oregon requirements for employment in an opioid treatment program.
• We follow federal guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even those legal at the state level.

Responsibilities

• Medically responsible for all clients enrolled in the treatment program, to include special populations (e.g., pregnant clients, HIV+, clients with Hepatitis C, clients with co-occurring disorders).
• Must be able to assess suitability of individuals applying for admission as well as their ongoing physical and mental stability for outpatient substance abuse treatment.
• Ensure the timely completion of admission physicals, annual physicals, medical histories, laboratory testing (including TB screening) consistent with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards and sound medical practice
• Review all laboratory results as well as medical documentation from other healthcare providers and manage each client according to established best practice and accrediting and regulatory guidelines
• Screen clients for common medical co-morbidities and evaluate co-existing medical conditions to identify potential medication impact/drug interactions, to include over-the counter (OTC) medications
• Prescribe and titrate the appropriate dosage of methadone consistent with the client's medical and addiction history to establish a maintenance dose
• Order dose increases, decreases, detoxification, or supervised withdrawal after assessment of the client and his/her current treatment history
• Write medical orders based upon the individual needs of the client and sign off on all medical orders

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Plans: Medical and Vision-employer contribution 90% for employee and 25% for dependents, Dental- 90% employee and 20% dependent.
• 401k: 4% Safe Harbor match Traditional/Roth options.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life, disability, accident and critical illness insurance.
• Life Insurance: $20,000 company-provided coverage.
• Time-Off: 12 Holidays, sick time per state requirements, 2 weeks' vacation in the first year.
• Education and Training: RELIAS annual subscription, two paid professional development days per year.
• Veterans Grant- Covers additional training, certifications, and fees for veterans.
• Refer, Reward, Repeat : Employee referral program earn up to $2,000 per referral hired.
• Thanks Reward & Recognition Program Annual Service Awards Team Member of the Quarter & Year Awards

What This Job Offers

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