Addiction Medicine Physician

Amergis Locum Tenens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Addictions Medicine physician to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals battling addiction in Chicago. This role involves managing complex cases, initiating and maintaining treatments, and launching an inpatient consult service. The ideal candidate will be board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice and possess experience in addiction medicine. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the community, with a supportive environment that values your expertise and commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance Paid

Flexible Schedule

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Experience in addiction medicine and managing opioid use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases of substance abuse disorder and chronic pain.
• Provide treatment for substance use disorder in a hospital setting.

Skills

Addiction Medicine

Opioid Use Disorder Management

Methadone Treatment

Buprenorphine Treatment

Education

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Board Certification in Family Practice

Valid IL State Medical License

Tools

DEA License

Controlled Substance License

Job description

Looking for an Addictions Medicine physician to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals struggling with addiction in Chicago.

Responsibilities:

• Manage cases involving co-occurring substance abuse disorder and chronic pain
• Initiate and maintain methadone and buprenorphine treatments
• Provide substance use disorder treatment to launch an inpatient addiction medicine consult service 4 days a week in a Hospital environment
• Serve patients in ambulatory clinic one day a week

Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine (IM) or Family Practice (FP)
• Previous experience in addiction medicine
• Expertise in managing opioid use disorder

• Valid IL state medical license.
• DEA and Controlled Substance License - MAT preferred but not required

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in methadone maintenance continuation and ongoing maintenance
• Experience with buprenorphine initiation and maintenance

Job Location Details:

• Monday - Friday (either 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm)
• Adults only
• Malpractice paid