Physician (Medical Doctor, MD)

Responsibilities

• Counsels clients on substance misuse issues.
• Performs and supervises initial comprehensive SUD assessments.
• Monitors clients for abstinence or tapering during treatment.
• Provides telephone on-call service for client symptom management.
• Completes required forms and documents accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• NYSED MD/DO license, preferably in Addiction Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Board Certified.
• Valid DEA registration.
• BLS Certification.
• eMEDNY Provider or willing to enroll as a provider.
• Active NPI.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical School.
• At least one to three (1-3) years of prior work experience with substance abuse population, or newly graduated MDs with a fellowship in Addiction Medicine.
• No current investigation by a representative or agent of any governmental body including Federal healthcare programs (Medicaid or Medicare), healthcare organization, or any professional society, due to allegations of substandard client/patient care, medical negligence or unethical behavior.
• No prior restriction or termination of clinical privileges by the medical staff of any healthcare organization or a state or federal medical license/certification/registration.
• No Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or General Services Administration (GSA) sanction.
• Flexible schedule available, able to provide coverage as needed.
• Willingness to provide "on call" 24-hour coverage during evenings and weekends as needed for designated programs.
• Knowledge of OASAS, OMH, DOHMH, CSAT guidance.
• Knowledgeable about federal and state regulations governing medical/clinical treatment in substance use treatment programs.
• Knowledgeable about the treatment needs of a substance abuse population (achieving and maintaining abstinence) and medical and medication management of addiction; including medical detoxification.
• Knowledgeable about the medical management of HIV, Hepatitis C and other co-occurring medical conditions.
• Ability to work with a medical and clinical interdisciplinary staff to ensure appropriate management of clients.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, presentation and organizational skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Team player and ability to work independently.