Addiction Medicine Physician
Amergis Locum Tenens
Chicago, IL, 60290, USA
Chicago, IL, 60290, USA
- Healthcare
- Internship
- addiction medicine
- substance use disorder
- opioid use disorder
An Addiction Medicine Physician specializing in managing patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring chronic pain. Responsibilities include initiating and maintaining methadone and buprenorphine treatments, providing inpatient consult services, and treating patients in an ambulatory clinic. Requires board certification, experience in addiction medicine, and relevant medical licenses in Illinois.
Looking for an Addictions Medicine physician to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals struggling with addiction in Chicago.
Responsibilities:
- Manage cases involving co-occurring substance abuse disorder and chronic pain
- Initiate and maintain methadone and buprenorphine treatments
- Provide substance use disorder treatment to launch an inpatient addiction medicine consult service 4 days a week in a Hospital environment
- Serve patients in ambulatory clinic one day a week
Qualifications:
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine (IM) or Family Practice (FP)
- Previous experience in addiction medicine
- Expertise in managing opioid use disorder
- Valid IL state medical license.
- DEA and Controlled Substance License - MAT preferred but not required
Preferred Skills:
- Proficiency in methadone maintenance continuation and ongoing maintenance
- Experience with buprenorphine initiation and maintenance
Job Location Details:
- Monday - Friday (either 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm)
- Adults only
- Malpractice paid




