Overview

Groups Recover Together 

The only thing harder than beating opioids, is doing it alone.

Groups Recover Together was founded in 2014 to make treatment for opioid addiction respectful, accessible and affordable. We empower our members to regain control of their lives through a combination of community support, outpatient weekly group therapy and medication to manage withdrawal using buprenorphine and naltrexone. 

What differentiates Groups is the belief that long-term recovery from opioids is tied to aspects of life that are beyond the reach of traditional medical care.We approach fighting addiction as a team sport and provide each member with a care team that works together to ensure our members receive comprehensive, coordinated care. Our outpatient model is designed to fit into our member’s schedules so they can keep working and living a normal life. As a result, our outcomes reflect the success of our model and the commitment of our members with 73% remaining in treatment after 6 months, 90% attending group therapy each week and 89% abstaining from illicit substances each week.

Groups has grown to become the national leader in value-based care for opioid use disorder that is proven to help our members beat addiction and get their lives back. We have over 8,000 members seen weekly via our fully virtual care model and have physical locations across the country with additional openings planned in 2022. 

Physicians with Groups oversee patient care, supported by dedicated office staff experienced in addiction treatment (including a full-time staff of licensed addiction counselors, office coordinators and assigned Regional Management). Physicians work on a part-time/ supplemental basis to manage up to 275 patients across one or more clinic locations (patients treated is dependent on compatible schedule availability and providers DATA 2000 waiver or “X waiver” patient cap designation- 30, 100 or 275). Because our clinical system is protocol-driven, prior experience in addiction treatment is not required. Our physicians (MD or DO) have diverse backgrounds ranging from primary care, to ER, Ob/Gyn, Anesthesia and Surgery (even Pathology!). Our National Medical Director, Dr. Gus Crothers, who maintains his Addiction Board Certification along with extensive personal experience working with Suboxone is available to provide guidance and consultation to those with less experience.

Site Medical Director

At Groups, we utilize strict protocols to guide clinical decision-making. We have also developed a unique, technology-driven and team-based clinical system that handles all day-to-day patient management and regulatory compliance. This allows physicians to focus exclusively on medical management.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting intakes. Physicians see patients after they have already undergone an extensive evaluation by the counselor.
• Monitor patients' clinical progress at regular group counseling sessions. Groups are run by specialized counseling staff; physicians participate by answering questions and managing patients’ medication dosing.
• Authorize patients' prescriptions during monthly visits with patient panels.
• Complete all notes and reporting in Groups EMR system within required timeline (providers receive full orientation/ training on Clinical Protocols before eligible to begin work with Groups)

As Site Medical Director, you will be responsible for the additional Duties and Responsibilities listed below:

• Serve as named "Site Medical Director" on various licensing, credentialing, and certification applications for our Ashland, Kentucky location.
• As required by various regulatory bodies and as scheduled by operational leadership, be present (on site) for at least 25% of the operating hours of the sites for which you serve as Site Medical Director (approx 2 hoursunless otherwise agreed upon by Physician and supervisor).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors (Regional Medical Director and State Director)
• Act as Supervising Physician by engaging in formal Written Collaborative Agreements. 

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Medical License
• Active Kentucky DEA with X-Designation
• Active Kentucky Medicaid Prescriber
• Board Certification 
• Ability to Travel to Local Groups Office (this is not a remote position)
• In accordance with Groups’ duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted a vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our members and visitors; and the community at large from COVID-19. Employees, defined as those who physically enter an office, provide member-facing, in-person treatment or who represent Groups in our community and to our payors, are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. This role falls under such policy and qualified applicants are required to provide proof of compliance as a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements & Working ConditionsThese physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities; these are made on a case-by-case basis.

While performing the responsibilities of the role, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Limitations and DisclaimerThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Groups is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.