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Everest Recovery

Physician- Medical Director (part-time)- Opioid Treatment

Everest Recovery, Saco, Maine, us, 04072

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Everest Recovery Centers

is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is to provide comprehensive services for persons affected by OUD through community awareness, quality and holistic clinical services in an efficient, safe, and fiscally sound environment.

We help people rebuild their self-esteem and reestablish their roles as productive family members through our services, which includes medication-assisted treatment, diagnostic assessment, relapse prevention and support groups, addiction education, counseling, and more.

Current Opening: We are currently seeking a part time (~5-6 hrs/week) contract Medical Director for our Saco, ME facility. On site hours could be either Monday or Friday. We're flexible between those 2 days. The Saco Medical Director would also serve as remote backup physician to other Maine locations. This is a 1099 contracted position.

Position Summary: The Everest Recovery Medical Director is responsible for the medical management of patient service in conjunction with the Program Director and the Clinical Supervisor. The Medical Director may designate the Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant duties and responsibilities within the boundaries of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards

Monitor medication policies for compliance with Everest Recovery Centers policy, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards

Review and approve appropriate requests for take-home medication and treatment exceptions

Supervision of Physicians Assistants and Nurse Practitioners

Review patient records upon admission and annually to determine appropriate level of care and continued treatment benefit

Review and/or conduct medical histories and physical exams

Prescribe, review, and sign appropriate medication orders

Review, approve, and sign patient treatment plans as required by Everest Recovery Centers policy, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards

Consult with Clinical and Nursing staff on medical issues

Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings

Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)

Two years’ experience with substance abuse

State of Maine license to practice medicine

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong customer orientation

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