Board certification in Addiction Medicine or Preventive Medicine (as applicable)
Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and opioid treatment preferred
Proficient in electronic medical record documentation
Strong sensitivity towards patients with chemical dependencies
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough physical exams and assessments for patients
Manage and prescribe medication treatment plans for recovery
Document patient evaluations and treatment plans as per legal standards
Perform same-day clinical documentation in Electronic Health Record
Facilitate referrals to additional healthcare providers when necessary
Collaborate with the Medical Director to address patient healthcare needs
Educate patients and families on medication management and health practices
Benefits
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
401K retirement plan with match
Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
Employee assistance program for mental health and wellness
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring immediately an Addiction Physician to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether performing physical exams and assessments or prescribing and managing patient medication treatment plans, your work will help foster a safe place for anyone beginning their recovery journey with us.
As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you'll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.
Along the way, we'll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that includes:
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
401K retirement plan with match
Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
Ongoing professional development
To thrive in this role, you must be able to:
Bring sensitivity to the needs of those who are chemically dependent.
Ensure all medical evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations are complete before patients receive initial dose of medication.
Manage ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation required by state and federal laws.
Accurately complete same-day clinical documentation using required visit templates entered into the Electronic Health Record.
Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for continuum of care.
Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure patients' healthcare needs are met.
Educate patients, families, staff, and community members on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits.
Requirements
Licensed as a Physician in state of employment with Community Medical Services.
OH: MD with American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) or MD with American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)
TX: MD/ DO with unrestricted license and DEA license
Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
Fluency in documenting into an electronic medical record
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Other Conditions
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
