Medical Director
Mission Statement
Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adult centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we’ve been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico. Join us!
About the Role
The Medical Director engages in the professional, organizational, and administrative activities of the provide quality care to clients based upon their medical and psycho-social needs. The Medical Director develops, implements, evaluates the medical practice delivery model in accordance with specific goals. The responsibilities of the Medical Director are to be performed on a full time basis and are designed to provide medical leadership, services, direction and coordination in the provision of medical care and physician services. The Medical Director is the liaison between administration and the medical staff.
Responsibilities
- Participating in planning, development, and organization of medical services provided.
- Meets with all scheduled patients efficiently and reviews scheduling with supervisor daily.
- Develops and reviews all medical policies related to patient care.
- Conduct physical examinations of patients upon their admission and thereafter on an annual, regular and on an “as-needed-basis.”
- Review the completion and appropriateness of all intake documentation, including patient health history (i.e., other medications and allergies), drug abuse history and previous treatment failures.
- Review and approval of initial needs assessment and patient initial treatment plans and reviews.
- Participates in preparation for regulatory agency site visits.
- Anytime the program is open, and a physician is not present, a physician must be available for consultation and to attend to any emergency situation.
- Perform additional relevant duties as requested by supervisors/management
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted PHYSICIAN licensure to practice medicine in New York.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
- Proof of completion of three (3) years of residency and fellowship (if applicable).
- One year of related practice experience in substance use disorder.
- Board certification in Addiction Medicine required must be obtained within 4 years of hire.
- Application and/or maintenance of National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Active and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.
- Active and unrestricted DATA 2000 Waiver (buprenorphine) required.
- NYS mandated Infection Control certification (NYS DOH approved; 4 hours, valid for 4 years).
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure coding.
Why Join Us
Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.