Part-Time Medical Director for MAT Clinic (Physician )

Company: BayMark Health Services
Location: Port Angeles
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Addiction Medicine opening in Port Angeles, Washington. Sign on bonus offered for eligible applicants and offered for a limited time.

Details to be discussed during the interview process.

The Physician serves at one or more BayMark Treatment Centers in the state designated by BayMark and accepted by Physician. This individual provides patient care, medical evaluation, establishes medication levels, and interacts as necessary with Federal, state, county & other regulatory bodies. The Physician trains & manages subordinate physician extenders and provides health care services directly to patients all under the direction and responsibility of the Regional VP, Operations and the National Medical Director OTP.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Serve as Physician for BayMark Treatment Centers
Interviewing, managing, training, and evaluating physician extenders Implementation and enforcement of medical policies, procedures and training
Assistance as needed with development of clinical policies, procedures and training
Assistance as needed with completion of Federal, state, county and other regulatory applications, permits, licensure, inspections, etc.
Correspondence and interaction with key regulatory (DEA, SMA, Medicaid, SAMHSA/CSAT, etc.) personnel and accrediting bodies as necessary
Providing reports & other data as requested to Regional VP, Ops /National Medical Director OTP
Patient Care

Planning and supervising provision of treatment for patients (including regular review and notes in the patient s record) according to established state guidelines with a strong emphasis on quality & customer service.
Signs patient record notes
Oversees patient care provided by physician extender, signs charts, dosing levels, etc., when applicable
Places patients into treatment
Oversight of any patient site emergencies
Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, documents health history and examination results to meet Federal and state guidelines and refers patient for care elsewhere when indicated (including appropriate follow up)
Initiates, alters and terminates replacement narcotic therapy medications following strict protocols meeting the approval of Federal & state guidelines as well as current medical literature for patient care
Supervises the administration and dispensing of medications
Confers with patient s private physician as needed
Examines staff after on-the-job accidents or injuries as needed
Serves as a clinic in-service resource
Provides patient education specific to various disease processes within our scope of practice
Oversees the continuum of care process for patients
Maintains strict patient, employee, company and computer confidentiality

Administrative Responsibilities
Participation in Federal & state opiate/substance abuse trainings, education programs, etc.
Inputs clinical findings in the patient charts and electronic medical records
Performs (and documents) chart reviews of all subordinate physician extenders
Interviews, trains, educates, evaluates and counsels subordinate physician extenders
Participates in meetings, teleconferences, etc. as needed
Participates in BayMark Performance Improvement Process and accreditation process
Continually reviews and enhances medical policies, procedures and protocols
Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policy and procedure
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations, in addition to the standards required by JCAHO/CARF/COA, Board of Health, and OSHA, CSAT and the State Methadone Authority
Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
Must be present during working hours at the office for in person meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy.

Other Duties & Responsibilities (may include):
Utilizes resources and materials in a safe and efficient manner
Attends clinic staff meetings
Participates in in-service training and continuing education as necessary or required to safely and effectively perform job
Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner
Regular attendance is to be maintained
Adherence to a code of conduct conducive with BayMark Services policy is expected
Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the Company s mission

Minimum Qualifications
Board Certified in any residency.
At least 6 Months of Addiction Medicine experience preferred, but not mandatory.
Current state licenses & DEA license in Washington.
Ability to prescribe methadone

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