Part Time Physician for MAT Clinic

BayMark Health Services; Newton (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Dothan, AL is seeking a Part-Time Physician to deliver medically supervised addiction treatment, including methadone and buprenorphine, in a outpatient clinic.

The role involves history and physical exams, EMR documentation, dosage monitoring, and collaboration with counselors and nursing staff. Must hold Alabama licensure and be eligible for Board certification in Addiction Medicine.

Qualifications

• Boarded Certified or Eligible in Addiction Medicine or any residency.
• Licensed in Alabama.
• Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment is preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to interact compassionately with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Admitting Patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment.
• Cover absences for Medical Director during vacations and meetings.
• Obtain patient history and perform physical exams.
• Document in EMR and enter methadone dosing orders or buprenorphine prescriptions.
• Monitor patient dosages with Center Director, Counselors and Dosing Nurses.
• Consult on high-risk patients and perform annual medication reviews.
• Supervise Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Medication-assisted treatment

Compassionate patient care

Education

Boarded Certified or Eligible in Addiction Medicine or any residency

Licensed in Alabama

Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Job description

Part-Time Physician Opportunity! Dothan, AL

MedMark Treatment Centers is dedicated to providing individualized treatment integrating pharmacotherapy, clinical counseling, recovery support and medical services.

MedMark Treatment Centers, addiction treatment programs deliver medically-supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings. As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we haveunlimited opportunities for those looking to make a difference. At MedMark Treatment Centers, we believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it. We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do. MedMark Treatment Centers is looking for a full time physician that is dedicated to helping patients in their road to recovery.

Primary Job Function

• Admitting Patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment.


• Applicant must be able to cover absences for the Medical Director during vacations, attendance at addiction meetings, and personal absences.


• 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.


• 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.


• Willing to supervise Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners


• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications | Education | Certifications

• Boarded Certified or Eligible in Addiction Medicine or any residency


• Must be licensed in the State of Alabama


• Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment is preferred


• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check


• Must be able to interact compassionately with a diverse population

What to expect from us

MedMark Treatment Centersa 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 Centers 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.