Per Diem Medical Director
Description
Per Diem Medical Director Opportunity - Chandler, AZ
On-Call/Per Diem Schedule: 6:00 am to 11:00 am
On-Call/Per Diem Schedule: 6:00 am to 11:00 am
BAART, 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, 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.
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Director serves as the Physician for one or more narcotic treatment programs (NTP) and primary care clinics in the State of Arizona as designated by BayMark and accepted by Physician.
This individual provides patient care, medical evaluation, establishes dosing levels, and interacts as necessary with Federal, state, county & other regulatory bodies. The Medical Director trains & manages subordinate physician extenders and provides health care services directly to patients all under the direction and responsibility of the CEO and Medical Director – OTP.
Minimum Qualifications
- Board Certified in Addiction Medicine
- 1+ years of experience in Addiction Medicine
- Current AZ state licenses & DEA licenses
- Ability to prescribe methadone & buprenorphine
Patient Care
- Planning and supervising provision of treatment for patients (including regular review and notes in
- the patient’s record) according to established CSAT and state guidelines with a strong emphasis on quality & customer service.
- Signs patient record notes
- Oversees patient care provided by physician extender, signs charts, dosing levels, etc., when applicable
- Places patients into treatment
- Oversight of any patient site emergencies
- Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, documents health history and
- Examination results to meet Federal and state guidelines and refers patient for care elsewhere when indicated (including appropriate follow up)
Medical Director
- Initiates, alters and terminates replacement narcotic therapy medications following strict protocols
- meeting the approval of Federal & state guidelines as well as current medical literature for patient care
- Supervises the administration and dispensing of medications
- Confers with patient’s private physician as needed
- Examines staff after on-the-job accidents or injuries as needed
- Serves as a clinic in-service resource
- Provides patient education specific to various disease processes within our scope of practice
- Oversees the continuum of care process for patients
- Maintains strict patient, employee, company and computer confidentiality
What to expect from us:
BAART Programs 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 Programs 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.