Per Diem Program Physician for MAT Clinic
Primary Job Function
Admitting Patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine
Patient 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
Position 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
- Able to prescribe Methadone & Buprenorphine
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check
What to Expect from Us
BAARTPrograms 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.
BAARTPrograms is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and to follow compliance guidelines with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.