Medical Director (Addiction Medicine)
Spero Health · Louisville, KY · 7 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide supervision and clinical oversight to providers.
- Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance related health conditions
- Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services
- Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan
- Provide oversight and supervision on clinical initiatives and processes
- Interpreting test results to diagnosis any health issues and provide feedback to patients
- Educating and Counseling patients regarding medication compliance
- Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral health services as well
- Patient follow-up visits regarding patients' progress with medication and/or treatment
- Contact patient's PCP and/or specialist(s) when necessary
- Maintains required licensure, certifications, and CME credits
- Reviews and oversees progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments and reviewing 10% of charts.
- Must be physically present onsite 25% of the time the facility is open to the public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician within the applicable state.
- Experience providing addiction medicine services for both medically and socially complex populations; Experience managing complex substance use disorders.
- Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
- Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in state(s) where applicable.
- Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.
- Effective time management and communication skills.
- Computer literate and experience with Electronic Medical Records.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
- Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement program with company match
- Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts via Tickets at Work