1099 Physician (MD/DO)

Groups Recover Together, Inc.; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 227,304 - 323,736; Part time

Job summary

Groups Recover Together, Inc. is seeking a Physician (1099) in Urbandale, Iowa, specializing in substance use disorder treatment. The physician will assist in conducting intakes, monitor patients’ progress during group counseling, and manage medication dosing. Responsibilities also include authorizing prescriptions and completing necessary reporting in the EMR system.

Qualified candidates must hold an active state license and have at least one year of experience in prescribing Buprenorphine. Join us in changing lives and supporting recovery in underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Physician with active and unencumbered state license in Iowa.
• Minimum 1 year experience prescribing Buprenorphine required.
• Active, individual DEA with Iowa address required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and monitor patients’ clinical progress.
• Authorize patients’ prescriptions during visits.
• Complete notes and reporting in Groups EMR system.

Skills

Prescribing Buprenorphine

Clinical Monitoring

Patient Management

Education

Active, Unencumbered State License (MD/DO) in Iowa

Board Certification in Addiction Medicine (Preferred)

Proof of Completion of 8hr. Training

Hospital Admitting Privileges

Job description

Overview

Groups is a leading outpatient provider specializing in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. We are committed to supporting underserved communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis. Since 2014, our local care teams have guided hundreds of thousands of individuals on their path to recovery, helping them reclaim their purpose and dignity through compassionate, collaborative care.

Our evidence-based approach combines medication, group therapy, and personalized support, delivered online and in person by local providers. Founded on the belief that recovery extends beyond the traditional office visit, Groups helps members build a foundation for long-term recovery and the fulfilling lives they want and deserve.

Together with our community partners, public agencies, and health plans, we are raising the bar in addiction health care—and we’re just getting started.

Groups is changing lives. Join us.

Set Rate: $200/hr

Responsibilities

Physician (1099) Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting intakes. Physicians see patients after they have already undergone an extensive evaluation by the counselor.
• Monitor patients’ clinical progress at regular group counseling sessions. Groups are run by specialized counseling staff; physicians participate by answering questions and managing patients’ medication dosing.
• Authorize patients’ prescriptions during monthly visits with patient panels.
• Complete all notes and reporting in Groups EMR system within required timeline (providers receive full orientation/ training on Clinical Protocols before eligible to begin work with Groups). We utilize strict protocols to guide clinical decision-making. We have also developed a unique, technology-driven and team-based clinical system that handles all day-to-day patient management and regulatory compliance. This allows physicians to focus exclusively on medical management.

Qualifications

Physician (1099) Requirements:

• Active, Unencumbered State License (MD/DO) in Iowa
• Active, Individual DEA with address listed in Iowa (please note that if you intend on prescribing in multiple states, a separate DEA is required in each state in which you are planning on prescribing).
• Minimum 1 year direct experience prescribing Buprenorphine required (with Proof of Completion of 8hr. Training as required by the DEA of previous DEAX designation).
• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine Preferred; other specialties welcome to apply with experience.
• Hospital Admitting Privileges required.
• Iowa Residency Required.