Addiction Physician - Inpatient Detox

Advanced Recovery Systems; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Recovery Systems invites an Addiction Physician to join The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Groveport, OH. You will oversee the facility's medical services, lead the medical staff, and collaborate with nursing and clinical departments to maintain high-quality care.

You will apply ASAM criteria, manage detox protocols, assess medications, and support Medication Assisted Therapy while ensuring regulatory compliance and data-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board-certified physician in addiction medicine or psychiatry.
• Oversee medical staff and physician services coordinator.
• Familiar with detox protocols, MAT, and medication management.
• Understand ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight of the facility's medical services and lead the medical team.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical departments to ensure high-quality care.
• Develop and maintain written medical policies, procedures and quality assurance.
• Monitor medical department metrics and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Medical leadership

ASAM criteria

EMR documentation

Education

MD/DO

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Are you a compassionate nursing leader looking to make a meaningful impact in behavioral healthcare? Join a team dedicated to changing lives every day.

At , weThe Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab (RVC) is dedicated to connecting those struggling with substance use disorder to hope. We're here to help through every step of the process, from detox to discharge. Multidisciplinary treatment delivered by compassionate physicians, clinicians and addiction specialists help clients get to the root of their addictions, while first-rate amenities like yoga and art therapy promote mind and body healing.

The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab is a premier treatment facility in the picturesque town of Groveport, Ohio. Our facility is close enough to airports and major roadways for convenience, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Columbus to encourage renewal and relaxation. RVC, an 80-bed facility, offers a complete continuum of care, from medical detox and inpatient treatment to outpatient care and aftercare. Our care team of doctors, clinicians, counselors and addiction professionals at The Recovery Village Columbus Drug and Alcohol Rehab use their years of experience to provide high-quality and compassionate care to those seeking recovery.

Founded in 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems has grown into a nationally recognized network of behavioral healthcare facilities across the United States. Our programs combine clinical excellence with compassionate care, including specialized services for veterans and first responders.

Take the first step toward making a difference and saving lives.

The Addiction Physician provides administrative oversight of the facility's medical services, by overseeing and leading the medical staff, dietitians, and physician services coordinator (where applicable) while building a collaborative team with nursing and clinical departments. Administrative duties are a small part of the Medical Director's job. They must spend much of their time meeting the job duties of either a psychiatrist or addiction medicine physician.

Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer. This includes knowledge of detoxification protocols, assessment for medication, withdrawal assessment and management of complications, detoxification protocols, and Medication Assisted Therapy.

Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and will document decision making accordingly.

Assists the CMO/ or Assoc CMP and the Executive Director of the facility in the development and maintenance of written objectives, policies, a procedure manual, an organization plan and a quality assurance program for medical services, and review of all medical policies and procedures at least annually. Documentation shall be shared with the facility's medical staff; the director of nursing services and other appropriate medical staff on an ongoing basis or as revisions are made. In conjunction with the CMO, Executive Director and the governing authority of the substance use disorders treatment facility, plan, and budget for medical services.

Support medical staff for success with medical department metrics including, but not limited to Expense Management, Compliance Quantity (includes items such as but not limited to timely completion of records, PDMP, EKG, MAT acceptance), Compliance Quality (Quality of documentation of medical records), Completion % treatment stay, and Outcomes/ Readmission rates.

Other Required Tasks

Completes and is proficient using the electronic health record with all required documentation. ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. These records will be completed and authenticated in a timely manner per policy. This includes but is not limited to the following electronic record documents:

• a. Psychiatric Evaluation
• b. Admission History and Physical Evaluation/ CSSRS/ Pain Assessment
• c. Medical Progress Notes
• d. Medical Discharge Summary
• e. Medication and ancillary orders
• f. Patient Allergies
• g. Diagnosis/ update diagnosis
• h. Lab Data

Screen for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.

Screen for pain and understand treatment strategies for pain including pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches. Strategies should reflect an individualized approach based on the individual's current presentation, medical judgment and the risks and benefits associated with strategies, including potential risk of dependency, addiction, and abuse.

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