Addictions Medical Provider

Addictions Medical Provider 

4734 W Chicago Ave 

Chicago, IL 60651

Part-time, non-exempt 

Hourly rate: $100- $115

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Corporate Compliance, the Medical Director is responsible for the provision of medical services to patients include prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication for the treatment of substance use in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Responsible for medical management of patients at all levels of care provided by the organization. Provides medical oversight to the nursing department at the clinic.

 Responsibilities:

• Provide outpatient medical services to individuals with opioid use disorder, including medical assessments, evaluations, and treatment management.
• Supervise and oversee patient care according to federal, state, and CARF guidelines.
• Manage and monitor the medical functions of the OTP branches, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Assist in the development of program objectives and activities, including quality improvement, clinical innovations, and training.
• Supervise and provide feedback to assigned medical providers and staff.
• Attend and facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and participate in workforce activities.
• Serve as an on-call provider when necessary, including weekends and holidays.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers to ensure appropriate patient care and well-informed decisions.
• Complete required documentation and reporting for various stakeholders, including CEO and SVP.
• Lead training initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance and effective treatment protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years’ experience in addiction medicine
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Flexible to adapt to schedules and workload to the needs and demands of the program.
• Proficient knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding the dispensing of methadone or other opioid agonist treatment medications
• H.A.S. requires all staff to work onsite.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches pursuant to the Medical Practice Act of 1987 
• Drug Enforcement Administration license
• Completed an accredited residency training program
• Must be eligible for Medicaid and Medicare credentialing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

EEO

It is the policy of H.A.S. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.