Medical Director

stvincentsjobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

stvincentsjobs in New York, NY seeks an experienced Medical Director to establish and enforce standards of care for the facility's medical services within regulatory and accreditation frameworks.

The role works with the Administrative Director and Clinic Director to coordinate patient care and oversee day-to-day medical operations in an opioid treatment program, requiring NY licensure, SUD expertise, and DEA/DATA waivers where applicable.

Qualifications

• Licensed and currently registered by NYS Education Department.
• Minimum of five (5) years of education, training and/or experience in substance use disorder services.
• Preferred - subspecialty board certification in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine, ABAM, or Addiction Medicine from the AOA.
• Must possess current DEA Certificate.
• Must possess a federal DATA 2000 waiver (buprenorphine-certified).
• Must maintain credentialing requirements including continuing medical education units.
• Must possess ACLS or Advanced Life Support.
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially using Outlook, Word, Excel and customized databases.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to clients in the Opioid Treatment Program including physical examinations, medication induction and diagnostic testing and assessments.
• Oversees medical issues of day-to-day operations.
• Ensures establishment, maintenance, continuing improvement and enforcement of acceptable professional and ethical standards and performance of the medical staff and patient care personnel.
• Reports to the Administrative Director regarding the quality and efficiency of medical care provided.
• Maintains open line of communication with Administrative Director and Clinic Director.
• Supports administrative decisions and activities affecting patient care.
• Interprets and provides guidance on facility medical policies to enhance patient care.
• Participates in continuing education and facility teaching programs for employees and medical staff.
• Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations.

Skills

Substance use disorder services

DEA certification

DATA 2000 waiver

ACLS/ALS

Computer skills (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Education

NYS physician license

5+ years SUD education/training/experience

Subspecialty board in Addiction Psychiatry/Medicine or ABAM

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for establishing, maintaining and enforcing acceptable professional and ethical standards of the facility's medical services according to its policies, procedures, philosophy and objectives. Assists Administrative Director in ensuring the facilities meets all regulatory agency rules and regulations. The Medical Director works in unison with the Administrative Director and Clinic Director in coordinating and directing patient care in the facility according to adopted policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and accepted accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Philosophy

• Supports the facility's mission, values, goals and objectives
• Performs in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures
• Follows the facility's standards for ethical business conduct
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
• Respects patients' rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality
• Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services and activities

General

• Provides direct services to clients in the Opioid Treatment Program to include but not limited to; physical examinations, medication induction and diagnostic testing and assessments
• Oversees medical issues of day-to-day operations
• Ensures the establishment, maintenance, continuing improvement and enforcement of acceptable professional and ethical standards and performance of the medical staff and patient care personnel
• Reports to the Administrative Director regarding the quality and efficiency of medical care provided
• Maintains open line of communication with Administrative Director and Clinic Director
• Supports administrative decisions and activities affecting patient care
• Interprets and provides guidance on facility medical policies to enhance patient care

Professional Competence

• Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
• Participates in facility teaching programs for employees and medical staff on topics of special interest/pertinent to the clinical aspects of outpatient surgery
• Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• Licensed and currently registered as such by NYS Education Department
• Minimum of five (5) years of education, training and/or experience in substance use disorder services
• Preferred - must hold a subspecialty board certification in addiction psychiatry from the American Board of Medical Specialties, an addiction certification from the American Society of Addiction Medicine, a certification by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), or hold a subspecialty board certification in Addiction Medicine from the American Osteopathic Association.
• Must possess current DEA Certificate
• Must possess a federal DATA 2000 waiver (buprenorphine-certified)
• Must maintain credentialing requirements including continuing medical education units
• Must possess ACLS or Advanced Life Support
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially using Outlook, Word, Excel and customized databases. Additional Background Check Requirement:

* Employee must pass all background screenings as per Hospital policy

Salary Range $250,000-$300,000