Part-Time Medical Director for OTP

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Center in Savannah, GA is seeking a Part-Time Medical Director to lead clinical care for opioid use disorder patients. The role involves admitting patients for methadone and buprenorphine treatment, performing histories and physicals, and documenting in the EMR with dosing orders.

You will collaborate with the Treatment Center Director, counselors, and nurses to monitor dosing and ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Georgia.
• Board certification in any residency will be considered.
• Minimum 1 year of addiction medicine experience.
• Satisfactory background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Physician for MedMark Treatment Centers.
• Admit patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine treatment.
• Obtain history and perform physical examination.
• Document in EMR and write dosing orders for methadone/buprenorphine.
• Monitor patient dosages with center team.
• Consult on high-risk patients and conduct annual reviews.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Education

Georgia medical license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Part-Time Medical Director Opportunity in Savannah, GA

At MedMark, we take a patient-centered approach to opioid addiction treatment. In the first days of treatment, we will design an individualized plan that is suited to patient needs. We do not just offer rehabilitation counseling and methadone treatment; MedMark clinics also provide physical evaluations, drug screenings, case management services, relapse prevention education, and after-care planning. Additionally, certain clinic locations offer methadone detox, buprenorphine maintenance, and group counseling. All of our services focus on helping patients achieve long-term sobriety to enhance overall wellbeing and improve quality of life.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Serve as Physician for MedMarkTreatment Centers.
• Admitting Patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment.
• Physician will obtain a history and physical exam.
• Documentation into the EMR, entering orders for methadone dosing in the EMR or writing a buprenorphine prescription (soon this will be electronic, but we currently have a waiver to use written scripts while we are moving to a new EMR).
• Consistently monitoring patient dosages in conjunction with the Treatment Center Director, Counselors and Dosing Nurses.
• Consulting on patients that are high risk and doing annual medication reviews.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications | Education | Certifications:

• Must be licensed in the State of Georgia
• Board Certified in any residency will be considered
• Must be able to interact compassionately with a diverse population
• One year of addiction medicine experience required
• Satisfactory background check and drug screen

MedMark Treatment Center

is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

MedMark Treatment Center

is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws