A health services network in New York is currently seeking a Physician, MD to join their growing Clinic program in Ellenville.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Full Time & Part Time
- Program: Clinic
- Patient Population: Adults (18+) struggling with addiction, military veterans, homelessness, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts admission and annual physical examinations.
- Examines and evaluates client medical symptoms and healthcare needs.
- Provides follow-up on chronic and acute client medical conditions.
- Performs and supervises an initial comprehensive SUD assessment to determine eligibility for addiction treatment and the effects of addiction on the body
- Provides substance misuse counseling sessions to address the psychological aspects of opioid addiction and evaluates and offers approved medications for addiction treatment
- Provides periodic monitoring to ensure abstinence or tapering during treatment.
- Provides telephone on-call service/availability to respond to client symptoms and answer staff questions regarding clients to whom physician is providing care.
- Follows generally accepted standards of professional practice and medical ethics.
Qualifications:
- NYSED MD/DO license.
- Board Certified, preferably in Addiction Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Valid DEA registration.
- BLS Certification.
- Graduate from an accredited Medical School.
Desired Skills:
- Experience working with the Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health population
