What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician, Addiction Medicine position at Northbay?
NorthBay Health is seeking a Board-Certified, Licensed Addiction Medicine Physician to join our esteemed healthcare team in Northern California. Located between the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, scenic Napa Valley, and the cultural city of Sacramento, NorthBay Health offers an ideal location for both personal and professional growth with a strong focus on work-life balance.
The Addiction Medicine Physician will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with substance use disorders, providing both inpatient and outpatient care. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Schedule:
- FTE is 14, 12-hours shifts per month,
- Clinic work will fall under the day shift, position will split time in the clinic and ICU
Practice Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient addiction medicine services, delivering direct clinical care to individuals with substance use disorders.
- Develop outcomes-based treatment plans that address mental health, addictions, functional impairment, and co-occurring addictive and/or medical disorders.
- Engage patients and families in the development of treatment plans that focus on identified goals and recovery.
- Provide a minimum of 30 patient contact hours per week.
- Lead a model of integrated care, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to address the full spectrum of patient health.
- Consult with primary care providers to assist with the management of behavioral health needs for their patients.
- Develop and lead staff education on addiction-related issues.
- Directly supervise mid-level practitioners (e.g., Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners).
- Participate in ongoing professional development and relevant training to maintain expertise in the field of addiction medicine.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation for patient care and billing.
- Provide high-quality care to patients, ensuring compliance with the standards and policies for the medical clinic.
- Monitor and comply with Quality Improvement Program indicators as directed by medical leadership.
- Assure proper follow-up of patients and coordination of specialty referrals, as necessary.
- Work collaboratively with the Practice Manager to manage schedules, changes, and templates as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
- Board eligible/certified in Addiction Medicine (preferred).
- Valid California Medical License
- California DEA Certificate
Compensation and Perks
- W2 Employee Model, Income Guarantee 2 years $330,000K
- Production beginning year 3
- Sign-On Bonus $30,000
- Relocation $15,000 available for qualified candidates
- Retention bonus available after year 2
- Work-life balance
- Collaborative and supportive clinical teams
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more
Salary : $330,000
