Everest Recovery
Physician- Medical Director (part-time)- Opioid Treatment
Everest Recovery, Saco, Maine, us, 04072
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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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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