Description

• Planning and supervising provision of treatment for patients (including regular review and notes in the patient’s record) according to established CSAT and state guidelines with a strong emphasis on quality & customer service.
• Signs patient record notes
• Oversees patient care provided by physician extender, signs charts, dosing levels, etc., when applicable
• Admitting Patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment.
• Oversight of any patient site emergencies
• Physician will obtain a history and physical exam.
• Examination results to meet Federal and state guidelines and refers patient for care elsewhere when indicated (including appropriate follow up)

• Initiates, alters and terminates replacement narcotic therapy medications following strict protocols meeting the approval of Federal & state guidelines as well as current medical literature for patient care.
• Supervises the administration and dispensing of medications.
• Confers with patient’s private physician as needed.
• Examines staff after on-the-job accidents or injuries as needed.
• Serves as a clinic in-service resource.
• Provides patient education specific to various disease processes within our scope of practice.
• Oversees the continuum of care process for patients.
• Maintains strict patient, employee, company and computer confidentiality.

• Current LA license
• Ability to prescribe methadone & buprenorphine
• Board eligible or certified in addiction medicine
• Minimum of 6 months experience in Addiction Medicine/MAT & 1-year of family practice required
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.