What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician – Flexible Morning Hours/Moonlighting position at WTCR?
If you want to make a difference on the front lines of the opioid crisis, we want your help!
WTCR is one of the longest-serving medication assisted treatment networks in Texas, offering methadone and buprenorphine treatment and counseling for individuals suffering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of our patients so that they may disrupt the cycle of OUD and have their best chance for a long-term meaningful recovery.
The program physician participates in providing medical treatment to WTCR patients under the direct supervision of the WTCR Medical Director. These duties include including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to moonlight for a few hours per week.
Education/Experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of medicine.
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed in good standing in Texas as an MD or DO.
Skills and Knowledge
- Learn and apply diagnostic criteria for opioid use disorder as defined in the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and for other substance use disorders as needed, to provide clinical care to WTCR patients. - Obtain comprehensive patient medical histories and perform complete physical examinations at the intervals required by WTCR.
- Complete annual medical evaluations as required.
- No call or hospital duties; no prescription requirements.
Other
- Satisfactory criminal history and registry clearances.
Hours
- Early morning hours between 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (days and hours worked are flexible, we expect 2-3 hours per day, 1-2 times per week). Rotation between our locations in Odessa and Midland is expected.
- Liability insurance provided.
- Contract rate per visit.