Addiction Medicine Physician

Alameda Health System; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in California is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician to provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with substance use disorders. Services will be delivered on-site at Highland Hospital in Oakland.

Requirements include MD or DO, board eligible or board certified in Addiction Medicine, California license, and a valid DEA license. Pay range is to be determined; the organization offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.
• Board eligibility or certification in Addiction Medicine is required or anticipated.
• Active California medical license and a valid DEA license are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope Addiction Medicine care in the Bridge Clinic and Bridge Consult service.
• Care for Bridge patients using a collaborative, team-based model of care.
• Attend Bridge Program meetings and other medical staff conferences, including continuing education.
• Plan and participate in in-service education programs for mid-level practitioners, nursing and staff.
• Serve as a professional role model for trainees and the health care team.
• Communicate effectively with referring physicians, patients and families regarding clinical status.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair or designee.

Education

MD or DO

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Addiction Medicine

California medical license

DEA license

Job description

About this position

Job Summary: The Addiction Medicine Physician will provide addiction medicine services for Alameda Health System, including the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with substance use disorders. Services will be provided on-site at Highland Hospital.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Provide full-scope Addiction Medicine care in the Bridge Clinic as well as part of the Bridge Consult service.

2. Provide care to Bridge patients using a collaborative, team model of care characterized by supportive physician/staff interaction.

3. Attend and participate in Bridge Program meetings and other medical staff conferences including continuing education programs.

4. Plan and participate in in-service education programs for mid-level practitioners, nursing and other staff.

5. Serve as a professional role model for trainees with peers, patients, families and other members of the health care team.

6. Provide effective and timely communications to referring or admitting physicians, patients and families concerning the clinical status of each patient.

7. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair or his/her designee.

Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) is required.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Addiction Medicine.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid DEA license

Pay Range: TBD

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.