Focus Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Focus strives to maintain an inclusive work environment where employees are welcomed, valued, respected, heard, and benefit from a safe work environment. We believe that diversity brings strength and equality of opportunity must be free from discrimination.
JobSummary:
Themedical provider will provide necessary medical services to Focus Healthcare ofTN, maintain uninterrupted medical coverage when absent from the facility, meetwith clinical team to review patient progress, oversee and support medical careprovided by all nurse practitioners, and provide medical clearance for patientswith questionable health concerns to ensure they are appropriate for facilityservices. This position includes on-callduties 2-3 weekends monthly and six weeks during the year to cover for MedicalDirector's time off. Candidatesconsidered for this position include MD, DO, Psychiatrist, or Psychiatric NursePractitioner. When on call, PRN dutiesinclude meeting with detox patients daily. During weekly coverage, dutiesinclude meeting with detox patients daily and any routine follow-up visits ofother patients. Doctors will be classifiedas contracted staff and Nurse Practitioners will be PRN employees.
Qualificationsand Requirements:
CurrentTennessee Medical Doctor or other practitioner license. Maintains continuingprofessional development, liability insurance coverage, DEA license, and CPRcertification. Experience as a medical providerin an inpatient setting or comparable medical/leadership role or an addictionspecialist is desirable. Maintains highquality medical standards according to current standards of practice and usesof medication. Attends all required meetings/programsannually. Must have the training (coursework, in-service education and other on-the-job training) to provide care topatients in the adult category.
Recoveringindividuals must have a minimum of two years of continuous chemical or eatingdisorder abstinence and must be active in support groups.