Medical Director (Addiction Medicine)

Spero Health, Inc.

$180K — $220K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active medical license as a physician in the applicable state.
  • Experience in addiction medicine for complex populations.
  • Proven ability to manage difficult substance use disorders.
  • Current DEA licensure and prescriptive authority where applicable.
  • Strong relational skills with healthcare professionals.
  • Effective time management and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and oversee clinical providers.
  • Conduct evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for substance-related health conditions.
  • Complete necessary documentation to support service billing.
  • Educate patients and families on illness and care plans.
  • Interpret test results for patient feedback.
  • Counsel patients on medication adherence.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
  • Perform patient follow-ups on medication and treatment progress.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and health savings account options.
  • Vision, life, and disability insurance fully covered by the company.
  • Generous PTO alongside paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • 401(k) retirement program with a company match to help secure your future.
  • Wellness initiatives including fitness reimbursement and smoking cessation support.
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support.
  • Employee discounts through Tickets at Work for recreational opportunities.
Full Job Description
This position is for a Medical Director with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine to join our team to fulfill its mission of "Saving Lives, Instilling Hope, and Restoring Relationships" to those suffering from substance use disorder. We provide local and affordable outpatient care primarily to those suffering from opioid addiction, and we operate as one of the largest Office Base Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers in the country.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide supervision and clinical oversight to providers.
  • Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance related health conditions
  • Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services
  • Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan
  • Provide oversight and supervision on clinical initiatives and processes Interpreting test results to diagnosis any health issues and provide feedback to patients
  • Educating and Counseling patients regarding medication compliance
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral health services as well
  • Patient follow-up visits regarding patients' progress with medication and/or treatment
  • Contacts patient's PCP and/or specialist(s) when necessary
  • Maintains required licensure, certifications, and CME credits
  • Reviews and oversees progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments and reviewing 10% of charts.
  • Must be physically present onsite 25% of the time the facility is open to the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician within the applicable state.
  • Experience providing addiction medicine services for both medically and socially complex populations; Experience managing complex substance use disorders.
  • Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
  • Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in state(s) where applicable.
  • Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.
  • Effective time management and communication skills.
  • Computer literate and experience with Electronic Medical Records.

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BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
  • Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement program with company match
  • Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounts via Tickets at Work

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