Per Diem Program Physican
- Breaux Bridge, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for performing professional physician services and for performing required administrative duties.
- Ensure all staff practice Universal Precautions and are aware of emergency medical procedures to be followed in case of medical emergencies.
- Work is performed under operational supervision.
- To assume medical responsibility for the Clinic and to supervise all the medical services rendered to patients in the Medical Director’s absence.
- To authorize and supervise dispensing of daily narcotic replacement therapy and other medication by medical staff.
- Will provide professional physician services under minimal supervision.
- Educates patients and their counselors on how to take prescribed medication and possible side effects.
- Performs maintenance of medical records for all patients.
- Ensures compliance with BAART Programs’ policies and other publicly funded programs and HMO contract protocols, as well as specific contractual obligations.
- Conducts peer review quarterly according to BAART Programs’ policy.
- Complies with requirements for maintaining a valid professional license.
- Reviews discharges, dosing sheets, outside medical records, outside physical exams, treatment plans and dose changes of patients receiving narcotic replacement therapy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- The ability to communicate with a diverse population is essential.
- Problem solving and analytical abilities are also important to evaluate and treat clients.
- Drug rehabilitation training/knowledge is helpful.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patient medical records, laboratory results and demographic information and to communicate in English both orally and in writing is required.
- The incumbent must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and good charting skills are also required.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in any residency
- 1-year of experience in SUD/Addiction Medicine required
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice medicine as a physician in Louisiana
- Satisfactory drug screen and drug panel
- Must be able to provide comprehensive quality patient care and referrals