Medical Director

PROJECT HOSPITALITY INC; United States; On-site; USD 284,130 - 404,670; Part time

Job summary

PROJECT HOSPITALITY INC. seeks a Medical Director (Part-Time) at PREP Center, Staten Island, NY. Responsibilities include medical clearances, physical exams, MAT management, and regulatory compliance for OASAS 820 programs.

The role requires NYS Medical License with Data 2000 Waiver, Board Certification in Addiction Medicine preferred, EMR/E-prescribing experience, and strong clinical/managerial skills to lead the medical team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NYS Medical License and be Board Certified with a Data 2000 Waiver.
• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine preferred.
• Experience using EMR software and E-Prescribe.
• On-call hours with flexible onsite hours.
• Prior experience in chemical dependency treatment is preferred.
• Clinical and managerial skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complete medical clearances for new admissions in Article 32 program.
• Perform comprehensive physical exams for admissions to OASAS programs.
• Provide ongoing medical assessment and management for residents.
• Evaluate and manage MAT, including withdrawal support as needed.
• Review medical charts and MARs monthly for safety and compliance.
• Educate clients about conditions, medications, and recovery goals.
• Support recovery goals and treatment adherence; reduce relapse risk.
• Provide supervision to RNs/LPNs and advise on urgent clinical issues.
• Collaborate with NPP, nurses, counselors, and community providers.
• Document medical orders and regulatory paperwork timely.
• Maintain accurate EHR/e-prescribing documentation.
• Ensure services comply with OASAS, laws, and standards.

Skills

On-call hours

Clinical management

Addiction medicine knowledge

Education

PhD

NYS Medical License + Data 2000 Waiver

Tools

EMR software

E-prescribe

Job description

Job Details

Location: PREP Center - Staten Island, NY 10304

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: PhD

Salary Range: $250.00 - $250.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Consultant

Medical Director (Part-Time)

Medical Director – OASAS 820 Residential and Article 32 Outpatient Program

Responsibilities

• Complete medical clearances for all new admissions to the Article 32 Outpatient Program to determine medical appropriateness for treatment.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations for all admissions to the OASAS 820 Residential Treatment Program in accordance with OASAS regulations and agency policy.
• Provide ongoing medical assessment, monitoring, and management for clients in OASAS residential treatment, including those experiencing mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms.
• Evaluate, prescribe, and manage Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT), including Ancillary Withdrawal Management, as clinically indicated.
• Conduct monthly reviews of client medical charts and Medication Administration Records (MARs) to ensure safe medication practices, regulatory compliance, and quality of care.
• Educate clients regarding their medical conditions, substance use disorders, prescribed medications, treatment options, and recovery goals.
• Support clients in developing the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to promote recovery, improve treatment adherence, and reduce the risk of relapse.
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and support to nursing staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and be available for consultation regarding urgent clinical situations, including limited after-hours calls when necessary.
• Collaborate with the treating Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NPP), nursing staff, counselors, and community healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, integrated, and comprehensive client care.
• Complete all required medical documentation, assessments, treatment orders, and regulatory paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation within the agency's Electronic Health Record (EHR)/Electronic Case Record System and electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) platform.
• Ensure medical services are provided in compliance with OASAS regulations, Article 32 requirements, applicable federal and New York State laws, accreditation standards, and agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization review, medical staff meetings, and program development activities as assigned.
• Serve as the medical resource for the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing consultation on medical and addiction-related issues to support optimal client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Position requires a valid NYS Medical License and must be Board Certified with a Data 2000 Waiver.
• Board Certification in Addiction Medicine preferred.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) software and E-Prescribe.
• Position requires on-call hours with flexible onsite hours.
• Previous experience in a chemical dependency treatment environment preferred.
• Clinical and managerial skills needed.
• Need to establish workload priorities and balance diverse projects.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions is needed.

In addition, the Medical Director shall perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the program and the clients we serve.