Medical Director

Oklahoma Treatment Services; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Medical Director for their methadone maintenance treatment program in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The Medical Director will oversee patient care, establish dosing levels, and collaborate with regulatory agencies. Essential qualifications include a minimum of one year in addiction medicine and a medical degree. The position entails management responsibilities, policy enforcement, and active participation in clinical training and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in the field of addiction medicine is required.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact effectively with others.
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policies and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Physician for treatment facilities and manage physician extenders.
• Lead the development and implementation of medical policies and procedures.
• Maintain correspondence with regulatory bodies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Addiction medicine experience

Attention to detail

Mental alertness

Leadership and training

Education

Medical degree

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

At Oklahoma Treatment Services,LLC, our compassionate and effective support provides a foundation for those navigating the complexities of drug dependence. Our opioid treatment centers assist individuals in moving toward a revitalized life, free from the constraints of addiction. Oklahoma Treatment Services, LLC exists to protect and improve the lives of people addicted to narcotic drugs. In accomplishing this mission, we strive for never-ending improvement and commitment to our values.

We don’t just offer a job; we invest in you. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future, and your time away from work, so you can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us and build not just a career, but a future you can be proud of.

Job Summary

The Medical Director serves as the Physician for a methadone maintenance treatment program. The duties include patient care, medical evaluation, establishing dosing levels, and interacting as necessary with Federal, state, county & other regulatory bodies.

Essential Functions

• Serve as Physician for treatment facilities. Interviewing, managing, training, and evaluating physician extenders Implementation and enforcement of medical policies, procedures and training
• Assistance as needed with the development of clinical policies, procedures and training
• Assistance as needed with completion of Federal, state county and other regulatory applications, permits, licensure, inspections, etc.
• Correspondence and interaction with key regulatory (DEA, SAMHSA/CSAT, etc.) personnel and accrediting bodies as necessary
• Providing reports & other data as requested to CEO / Medical Director – OTP
• Participation in Federal & State opiate/substance abuse trainings, education programs, etc.
• Inputs clinical findings in the patient charts and electronic medical records Performs (and documents) chart reviews of all subordinate physician extenders
• Interviews, trains, educates, evaluates and counsels subordinate physician extenders
• Participation in meetings, teleconferences, etc. as needed
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
• Must be present during working hours at the office for in-person meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy.
• Continually reviews and enhances medical policies, procedures and protocols
• Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policy and procedures
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations, in addition to the standards required by JCAHO/CARF/COA (preferred), Board of Health, and OSHA, CSAT and the State Methadone Authority Minimum.

Essential Qualifications

• Federal Requlations require the Medical Director to work a minimum of one year in the field of addiction medicine.
• Frequently sitting at desk or computer while typing, completing paperwork, or meeting patients.
• Occasional lifting/carrying, paperwork, files, office supplies, up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional push/pull exerting up to 5-10 lbs. force, opening doors, file drawers, pushing files in drawers
• Occasional kneeling/crouching and ability to reach lower file drawers, stretching to store or retrieving materials.

Mental

Position requires constant mental alertness, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy required. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and follow-through on all assignments. Must be able to work independently and be able to use sound judgment in critical clinical decisions.