Per Diem Program Physician for MAT Clinic

About the role

BAART Programs is dedicated to providing individualized treatment integrating pharmacotherapy, clinical counseling, recovery support and medical services. As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we have unlimited opportunities for those looking to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Admitting Patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine
• Obtaining a history and physical exam
• Documentation into the EMR, entering orders for methadone dosing in the EMR or writing a buprenorphine prescription (soon this will be electronic, but we currently have a waiver to use written scripts while we are moving to a new EMR)
• Consistently monitoring patient dosages in conjunction with the Treatment Center Director, Counselors and Dosing Nurses
• Consulting on patients that are high risk and doing annual medication reviews
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Requirements

• Board Certified or Eligible in Addiction Medicine preferred
• Six-months of Addiction Medicine/MAT experience required
• Current LA license in good standing to practice medicine as a physician
• Ability to prescribe Methadone & Buprenorphine
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

What to expect from us

BAART Programs is a progressive substance abuse treatment program that is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.