Licensed MD

Licensed MD Job Description:

The Licensed Medical Doctor is involved in the medical operations of Sussex County Aftercare Center and is medically responsible for all patients enrolled in the treatment program, to include special populations (e.g., pregnant patients, HIV , patients with Hepatitis C, patients with co-occurring disorders). The Medical Doctor must be able to assess individual's physical and mental stability for outpatient substance abuse treatment. The Medical Doctor will adhere to federal and state regulations, accreditation standards and RCCD policy and procedures. The Medical Doctor will perform duties within the scope of his/her licensure.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• ASAM Certified

• Assumes responsibility or delegates specific responsibility for the timely completion of admission physicals, annual physicals, medical histories, laboratory testing (including TB screening) consistent with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards and sound medical practice

• Assumes responsibility or delegates specific responsibility for review of all laboratory results as well as medical documentation from other healthcare providers and manage each patient according to established best practice and accrediting and regulatory guidelines

• Assumes responsibility or delegates specific responsibility for screening patients for common medical co- morbidities and evaluate co-existing medical conditions to identify potential medication impact/drug interactions, to include over-the-counter (OTC) medications

• Prescribe and titrate the appropriate dosage of methadone consistent with the patient's medical and addiction history to establish a maintenance dose

• Order dose increases, decreases, detoxification, or supervised withdrawal after assessment of the patient and his/her current treatment history

• Write medical orders based upon the individual needs of the patient and sign off on all medical orders within 72 hours. Review medical therapy and document those activities in the patient's chart

• Whenever necessary, provide or coordinate pharmacotherapy services to those patients who demonstrate need

• Whenever necessary, collaborate and coordinate care with other physicians, clinics or hospitals participating in the treatment of program patients

• Provide medical input into overall treatment program philosophy, treatment services, and patient care

• Provide consultation to medical, clinical, and administrative staff in formulation and implementation of each patient's medical treatment

• Solicit feedback from clinical and administrative staff regarding patient requests and changes in patient behavior

• Assist in developing affiliations and collaborative relationships with community based medical providers

• Ensure that each patient receives adequate services addressing communicable diseases, including risk evaluation, clinically appropriate testing, and appropriate counseling related to testing

• Ensure RCCD meets all accreditation standards related to include medical, health, and safety issues, and other areas as assigned

• Provide supervision as related to opioid treatment for physicians and nurse practitioners, where applicable.
• Provide input to Executive doctor on medication nurses' annual performance evaluation on the medical aspects of their position, when required to comply with accrediting agency requirements.

• Ensure availability to respond in a timely manner to treatment center staff and emergency care providers when they require consultation for one of the program's patients.

• Responsible for providing guidance for scheduled treatment MDT meetings

• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements

• Comply with all accrediting agency requirements

• Report to the Program Sponsor any complaints, litigation, or any potential litigation related to his or her role as

Medical Doctor at the treatment center

• Report to the Program Sponsor any investigations pending or ongoing related to his/her licensure

• Participate in all trainings as required by federal, state, local and accrediting agencies

• The Medical doctor must hold a valid, active State medical license with current State controlled substance registration and federal DEA certificate, and provide documentation of renewal on or before expiration date

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift - 2-3 days Monday-Friday for 2-3 hours each day maximum total of 9 hours/week; range between 6-9 hours / week

License/Certification:

• ASAM Certification (Required)
• Medical License (Required)

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place