Program Physician – Addiction Treatment Clinician

New Season; Alabama; Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

New Season is seeking a Program Physician to assist in patient care at our facility in Alabama. The role includes patient evaluations, health screenings, and performing intake/discharge procedures in coordination with the Medical Director.

The physician will conduct admissions physicals, ensure regulatory compliance for medically monitored treatment programs, and supervise nursing staff in medication dosage changes while participating in treatment team meetings.

Aufgaben

• Physical examination of all patients upon admission, including annual physical examinations and review with patients of admissions-related laboratory results.
• Examinations performed in accordance with applicable rules for medically monitored treatment programs/facilities.
• Issuance of patient medication changed orders and verbal orders as applicable to state rules.
• Completion of readmission physical examinations and annual physical examinations.
• Availability to staff for emergency management of patient care.
• Referral of patients to primary care providers for medical conditions other than narcotic addiction.
• Training of nursing staff.
• Supervision of nursing staff regarding changes in medication dosage via verbal or written orders.
• Provides reports as requested.
• Attends weekly treatment team meetings with counselors or documents in the patient record as an alternative.
• Labeling medication bottles in the absence of the Pharmacist; work under the direction of a medical doctor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Jobbeschreibung

New Season is seeking a Program Physician to assist in patient care at our facility in Alabama. The role includes patient evaluations, health screenings, and performing intake/discharge procedures in coordination with the Medical Director.

The physician will conduct admissions physicals, ensure regulatory compliance for medically monitored treatment programs, and supervise nursing staff in medication dosage changes while participating in treatment team meetings.