Per Diem Physician for MAT Clinic

Per Diem Physician for MAT Clinic at MedMark Treatment Centers summary:

Seeking a per diem physician to provide medical services and supervise narcotic therapy at a medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinic focused on opioid addiction recovery. The role involves patient evaluation, treatment planning, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring compliance with medical procedures in the absence of the medical director. Candidates must be licensed physicians with experience in substance use disorder and primary care or addiction medicine.

Description

Per Diem Physician Opportunity in Washington, PA

At MedMark, we take a patient-centered approach to opioid addiction treatment. In the first days of treatment, we’ll design an individualized plan that’s suited to your needs. We don’t 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 locations offer methadone detox, buprenorphine maintenance, and group counseling. All of our services focus on helping you achieve long-term sobriety to enhance your wellbeing and improve your quality of life.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:  

• The ability to communicate with a diverse population is essential. 
• Problem solving and analytical abilities are also important to evaluate and treat clients. 
• Drug rehabilitation training/knowledge is helpful.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient medical records, laboratory results and demographic information and to communicate in English both orally and in writing is required. 
• The incumbent must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. 
• Attention to detail and good charting skills are also required.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing professional physician services and for performing required administrative duties. To ensure all staff practice Universal Precautions and are aware of emergency medical procedures to be followed in case of medical emergencies. Work is performed under operational supervision. To assume medical responsibility for the Clinic and to supervise all the medical services rendered to patients in the Medical Director’s absence. To authorize and supervise dispensing of daily narcotic replacement therapy and other medication by medical staff in the Medical Director’s absence.

Position Requirements: 

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Primary Care or Addiction Medicine
• Must be licensed in good standing to practice medicine as a physician in PA
• Must have at least 6 months of SUD/Primary Care experience

What to expect from us:  

MedMark Treatment Centers 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 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

Keywords:

per diem physician, medication-assisted treatment, opioid addiction treatment, substance use disorder, methadone clinic, buprenorphine maintenance, drug rehabilitation, primary care physician, addiction medicine, patient care