Area Medical Director

Job Summary

Responsible for all medical services performed by the treatment centers within the area assigned. Provides medical oversight and leadership to the varying medical staff under their supervision to ensure the quality of care is provided to our patients.

Essential Functions

• Provides and/or ensures, via physician extenders, a physical examination of all patients upon admission and/or readmission, including, without limitation, annual physical examinations, health examinations, and reviews, at patients' request.
• Ensures all examinations are performed consistent with applicable rules and regulations for medically monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state in which the clinic operates.
• Provides medical coverage to all treatment centers within the area defined by the organization and may provide temporary assistance to additional treatment centers, as needed.
• Issues patient medication change orders and such verbal orders as may be issued.
• Serves as a supervisor for nursing staff regarding changes in medication dosage via verbal or written orders.
• Refers patients to appropriate healthcare providers for medical conditions other than narcotic addiction.
• Trains all clinical staff under the supervision of this role. Training will include but is not limited to, chart and dosing reviews, face-to-face training with the physicians and nurses based on chart review findings, and updates on any new policy or procedures.
• Participates in Quarterly Board Meetings to discuss state-specific strategic plans, performance improvement plans, quality assurance plans, budgets, staffing concerns, and patient care.
• Provides reports as requested.
• Aids the Program Directors in the physician recruitment process as well as participates in the interviewing of prospective physician candidates.
• Ensures that the program complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relative to medical care furnished by the program.
• Attends weekly treatment team meetings to discuss patient care and outcomes. Provides recommendations to the team regarding alternative care options.
• Coordinators weekly meetings with those medical professionals who report directly to the role.
• The Medical Director is the professional tasked with labeling medication bottles in the absence of the pharmacist.
• Consults with the Corporate Medical Director regarding patient care-related medical concerns.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May provide medical supervision to some or all of the following as assigned: Clinical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and/or Other Program Physicians.

Essential Qualifications

• Active and clear licensure to practice medicine in the state(s) in which patient care will be provided.
• DEA Certificate of Registration.
• Board certification in Addictionology; or have a CAQ, or have successfully completed, or be willing to complete a course of study in opiate addiction that is approved by the state(s) licensing agency.
• Data 2000 Waiver.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health and/or substance abuse, Federal Confidentiality Law, HIPAA & ethics.
• Basic proficiency in standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office and/or Google products.

Experience Required

• Two (2) years of experience in the field of Substance Abuse, with at least one (1) year of experience in OUD preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Finger Dexterity: Use primarily for writing, operating calculator, telephone, keyboard, and other office equipment.
• Talking: To convey detailed or important instructions to employees, to communicate with management and outside agencies.
• Hearing: Ability to hear normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Vision: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to observe patients and work on the computer. Clear vision at 20 inches or less and distant vision at 20 feet or more.
• Physical Strength: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Working Conditions: Ability to operate in an open work area with moderate everyday noise. Ability to travel within a given defined area up to 50%.

Core Competencies

• Communication (Oral)
• Approachability
• Business Acumen/Understanding the organization
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills/Savvy
• Listening/Knowledge Acquisition and Application
• Mental Activities: Reasoning Ability, Ability to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to maintain patient and treatment confidentiality. Mathematics Ability: Advanced mathematical skills required
• Language Ability: Demonstrated organization, written, and oral communication skills.

Job Or State Requirements

• MD license in the State of TX.