Medical Director
Company: New Season
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
Responsible for all medical services performed by the treatment
center. Provides medical oversight and leadership to the varying
clinical staff under their supervision to ensure the quality of
care is provided to our patients.
Essential Functions:
Provides and/or ensures, via physician extenders, a physical
examination of all patients upon admission and/or readmission,
including, without limitation, annual physical examinations and
health examinations, and reviews, at patients' request, the
admissions-related laboratory results. All examinations shall be
performed consistent with the applicable rules and regulations for
medically monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state in
which the clinic operates.
Issuance of patient medication change orders and as such verbal
orders may be issued. Supervision of nursing staff regarding
changes in medication dosage via verbal or written orders.
Will be available to staff for emergency management of patient
care
Referral of patients to primary care providers for medical
conditions other than narcotic addiction
Provide training to all clinical staff under the supervision of
this role. Training will include but is not limited to, chart and
dosing reviews, face-to-face training with the physicians and
nurses based on chart review findings, and updates on any new
policy or procedures. May provide additional clinical training
support to other locations as requested.
Participates in Quarterly Board Meetings to discuss state-specific
strategic plans, performance improvement plans, quality assurance
plans, budgets, staffing concerns, and patient care. Provides
reports as requested
Assist the Program Directors in the physician recruitment process
as well as participate in the interviewing of prospective physician
candidates.
Ensure that the program complies with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws and regulations relative to medical care
furnished by the program
Attends weekly treatment team meetings to discuss patient care and
outcomes. Provides recommendations to the team regarding
alternative care options.
The Medical Director is the professional tasked with labeling
medication bottles in the absence of the pharmacist
Consults with the Corporate Medical Director regarding patient
care-related medical concerns.
Performing other duties as may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
(Scope of the person's authority, including a list of jobs that
report to this job).
May provide medical supervision to some or all of the following as
assigned: Clinical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners,
Physician Assistants, and/or Other Program Physicians
Essential Qualifications:
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge,
skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions).
Education/Licensure/Certification: Active and clear licensure to
practice medicine in the state(s) in which patient care will be
provided. DEA Certificate of Registration. Must be board certified
in Addictionology or have successfully completed a course of study
in opiate addiction within the last year that is approved by the
state(s) licensing agency. Must have or be able to obtain a Data
2000 Waiver.
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of mental health and/or substance
abuse, Federal Confidentiality Law, HIPAA & ethics. Basic
proficiency in standard computer applications such as Microsoft
Office and/or Google products.
Experience Required: One (1) year of experience in the field of
Substance Abuse preferred.
Skill and Ability: Outstanding customer service skills and
interpersonal skills, Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and
dependable. Ability to maintain the highest level of
confidentiality, discretion, and integrity.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
(The physical demands and work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Finger Dexterity: Use primarily for writing, operating calculator,
telephone, keyboard, and other office equipment.
Talking: To convey detailed or important instructions to employees,
to communicate with management and outside agencies.
Hearing: Ability to hear normal conversations and receive ordinary
information.
Vision: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to observe
patients and work on the computer. Clear vision at 20 inches or
less and distant vision at 20 feet or more.
Physical Strength: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts
up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.
Working Conditions:
(The working conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.)
Ability to operate in an open work area with moderate everyday
noise.
Core Competencies:
Communication (Oral)
Approachability
Business Acumen/Understanding the organization
Flexibility/Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills/Savvy
Listening/Knowledge Acquisition and Application
Mental Activities:
(The mental activities described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.)
Reasoning Ability: Ability to resolve practical problems and deal
with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to maintain patient and treatment confidentiality.
Mathematics Ability: Advanced mathematical skills required
Language Ability: Demonstrated organization, written and oral
communication skills.
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