Physician
Company: Santa Fe Recovery Center
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description:Santa Fe Recovery Center (SFRC) is a dynamic
non-profit and behavioral health organization that is devoted to
helping recovery for all individuals struggling with addictions. We
believe in helping the community who have a Substance Use Disorder
(SUD) and provide a continuum of care starting from detox to
outpatient services. Our staff operates with integrity and treats
each client with compassion and respect in a safe and nurturing
environment.Santa Fe Recovery Center is searching for the right
candidate who believes in our mission, vision, values, and
inclusivity. The candidate should have a clear vision of why they
want to work for us; are wanting to grow and learn, and have the
desire to serve diverse populations and underserved
communities.Under the direction and supervision of the Medical
Director/Managing Physician, the Physician performs a medical
assessment of patients and prescribes or adjusts medications as
indicated. Evaluation, management, and prescribing services are
rendered on-site at SFRC facilities. On-call is required under the
direction of medical and executive management. The Physician
collaborates with nursing and medical technician staff to
facilitate admission, treatment, and successful discharge of
patients with co-occurring substance use disorders. Additional
duties may include but are not limited to coordination of care with
referral sources as well as educational support and
interdisciplinary treatment consultation with patients, family
members, caregivers, and staff.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review patients' medical histories
- Conduct physical exams to check the patient's health
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as x-rays or blood
tests, as required
- Assess and diagnose patients
- Give brief treatment, education, and counseling regarding
diagnosed/concerns to patients and families
- Prescribe medications as needed
- Record patient progress and treatment utilizing an agency EMR
system
- Coordinate care across agency programs and referrals for needed
services
- Is available on an on-call basis for admissions from the
hospital and ongoing or emergency medication needs.
- Provides direction and support to nursing and medical
technicians regarding diagnostic and medication management of
clients
- Prescribes various medications (scheduled and PRN) as needed
during both detox and post-detox phases of treatment per
protocols
- Conducts or participates in quality assurance and educational
programs; providing instruction and training in opioid addiction
treatment with buprenorphine (Suboxone), diversion control,
overdose prevention, and health management of addiction
- Performs buprenorphine induction, evaluation, management, and
follow-up appointments; coordinating with SFRC staff to ensure
efficiency and quality recovery services are provided including
monitoring at admissions, ongoing treatment, and discharge
- Follows medical protocols established by the Medical Director
including admission, treatment, and discharge standards in
accordance with agency policy and procedure.
- Participate in required staff supervision, continuing
education, and training
- Performs any related duties as required and assigned by the
Medical Director.Requirements:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required:
- Provide compassionate patient care to individuals struggling
with addiction and demonstrate commitment to their chosen path to
recovery.
- Abides by the professional standards, rules, and regulations as
promulgated by relevant state and federal licensing boards.
- Abides by agency policy and procedure established by the Board
of Directors and Executive Management.
- Proficiency in providing medical and treatment information to
program staff in person, by telephone, in written form, or by
e-mail.
- Ability to make good decisions quickly and multitask well.
- Ability to consult a physician when there are limitations in
knowledge or understanding of the concern/issue at hand.
- Ability to be detail-oriented in order to relay information
accurately to internal and external treatment providers.
- Provide education to clients with limited health literacy and
to those with English as their second language.Minimum
Qualifications:
- State of New Mexico licensed Physicians required
- Possesses current DEA and NM-CSR licenses; preference is given
to individuals with DEA-X (or eligible for DATA 2000 waiver)
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with co-occurring
disorders, preferred
- Minimum 2 years of uninterrupted abstinence from substances for
persons in recovery required
- Fluency in speaking and writing in Spanish; preferred
- Proficiency with office technology and equipment, such as
computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and phone systems,
required
- Proficiency with MS Office applications, required
- Proficiency with electronic health/medical records (EHR/EMR)
documentation, required
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
skills
- Possesses a values base consistent with the mission and
philosophy of the Agency
- Must have and maintain a current, valid NM driver's license.
Must also have and maintain a clean driving record, as well as auto
insurance.Competitive Employee Benefits Package:The following
benefits are offered to our full-time employees, their spouses,
domestic partners, and dependent children:1. Medical2. 4% Matching
401(k)3. Dental4. Vision5. Accident (Part-Time Eligible)6. Critical
Illness (Part-Time Eligible)7. Employer-paid Disability8. Voluntary
Life/AD&D9. Teladoc Virtual Visits (Part-Time Eligible)In
addition, the following benefits are extended to all full-time
employees:1. Employer-paid Disability2. Employer-paid Basic
Life/AD&DPI200978785
Keywords: Santa Fe Recovery Center, Santa Fe , Physician, Other , Santa Fe, New Mexico
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