Medical Director (Addiction Medicine)

Spero Health; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Health Savings

Vision, Life and Disability insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement with company match

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts via Tickets at Work

Job summary

Spero Health, INC. is seeking a Medical Director to join our teams in Cookeville, TN and Crossville, TN. This full-time, on-site role focuses on medical oversight for opioid use disorder treatment and integrated care, including MAT and counseling.

The Medical Director will supervise providers, ensure compliant care, and participate in strategic clinical initiatives. Candidates must hold an active medical license, have addiction medicine experience, and maintain DEA prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted medical license in the relevant state.
• Experience providing addiction medicine services for complex populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and clinical oversight to providers.
• Evaluate and treat individuals with complex addiction and related conditions.
• Complete documentation to support billing for services.
• Educate patients and families about illness, prognosis, and care plans.
• Oversee and participate in clinical initiatives and chart reviews.
• Maintain licensure, CME credits, and professional credentials.

Skills

Addiction medicine

Physician leadership

Time management

Communication

Clinical supervision

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Description

Spero Health is seeking a Medical Director to join our teams in Cookeville, TN and Crossville, TN!

** This is a full-time, on-site position (Monday - Friday) ***

This position is for a Medical Director with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine to join our team to fulfill its mission of "Saving Lives, Instilling Hope, and Restoring Relationships" to those suffering from substance use disorder. We provide local and affordable outpatient care primarily to those suffering from opioid addiction, and we operate as one of the largest Office Base Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers in the country.

Spero Health utilizes an innovative evidenced-based integrated care model that combines both physical and behavioral healthcare services under one roof to treat the whole patient. We offer medication-assisted treatment along with counseling and case management within our facilities in order to bring the most comprehensive level of care to the patients that we serve while our community-based approach to treatment allows patients to continue working and caring for their families as they overcome addiction.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision and clinical oversight to providers.
• Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance related health conditions
• Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services
• Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan
• Provide oversight and supervision on clinical initiatives and processes Interpreting test results to diagnosis any health issues and provide feedback to patients
• Educating and Counseling patients regarding medication compliance
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral health services as well
• Patient follow-up visits regarding patients' progress with medication and/or treatment
• Contacts patient's PCP and/or specialist(s) when necessary
• Maintains required licensure, certifications, and CME credits
• Reviews and oversees progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments and reviewing 10% of charts.
• Must be physically present onsite 25% of the time the facility is open to the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician within the applicable state.
• Experience providing addiction medicine services for both medically and socially complex populations; Experience managing complex substance use disorders.
• Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
• Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in state(s) where applicable.
• Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.
• Effective time management and communication skills.
• Computer literate and experience with Electronic Medical Records.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
• Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts via Tickets at Work