Medical Director – Part Time

Role Overview

• Ensure timely completion of all medical appointments, including new patient induction, follow-ups, medical histories, and laboratory testing.
• Review laboratory results and medical documentation from other providers, managing patient care according to best practices.
• Ensure medical providers prescribe and titrate medication-assisted treatment appropriately.
• Ensure patients receive adequate services for communicable diseases, including risk evaluation, testing, and counseling.
• Ensure availability to respond to treatment center staff and emergency care providers for patient consultations.
• Conduct chart and dashboard reviews to ensure adherence to medical policies.
• Ensure treatment centers meet accreditation standards related to medical, health, and safety requirements.
• Provide medical supervision and maintain records for APPs as required by state law.
• Participate in peer reviews for advanced practitioners and program physicians to comply with accrediting agency requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinics, and hospitals involved in patient care.
• Provide consultation to medical, clinical, and administrative staff for patient treatment planning.
• Conduct in-service training and community education on substance abuse-related mental health topics.
• Assist in developing affiliations and relationships with community-based medical providers.
• Provide input on annual performance reviews for the Center Director and nursing team members.
• Assist in activities assigned by Senior Management.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid, active State medical license with current State controlled substance registration and federal DEA certificate number and provide documentation of renewal on or before expiration date.
• Board Certified in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry
• Hospital admitting privileges in state of hire strongly preferred (or as required by applicable state of hire)
• At least 5 years’ experience in the practice of Medicine required.

Benefits

• Standard medical office conditions and environments