Per Diem MAT Physician

Per Diem MAT Physician at BAART Programs summary:

The Per Diem MAT Physician provides medically-supervised addiction treatment focusing on opioid use disorder, including patient admission, medication management, and collaboration with treatment staff. The role involves conducting physical exams, documenting care in the EMR, prescribing methadone or buprenorphine, and consulting on high-risk cases. This position requires board certification or eligibility, state licensure, and addiction medicine experience, all within an outpatient clinic setting dedicated to supporting long-term patient recovery.

Description

Per Diem MAT Physician Opportunity! Durham, NC

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

BAART 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 have unlimited opportunities for those looking to make a difference. At BAART 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.

Primary Job Function:

• Admitting Patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine
• 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

• Board Certified or Eligible in any Residency will be considered.
• 1-year of addiction medicine experience required
• Must be licensed in the State of NC
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

What to expect from us:

BAART 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.

BAART 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 

Keywords:

Medication-Assisted Treatment, Opioid Use Disorder, Methadone, Buprenorphine, Addiction Medicine, Physician, Outpatient Clinic, EMR Documentation, Patient Care, Substance Abuse Treatment