• Medically responsible for all clients enrolled in the treatment program, to include special populations (e.g., pregnant clients, HIV , clients with Hepatitis C, clients with co-occurring disorders).
• Must be able to assess suitability of individuals applying foradmission as well as their ongoing physical and mental stability for outpatient substance abusetreatment.
• Ensure the timely completion of admission physicals, annual physicals, medical histories, laboratory testing (including TB screening) consistent with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards and sound medical practice
• Review all laboratory results as well as medical documentation from other healthcare providers and manage each client according to established best practice and accrediting and regulatory guidelines
• Screen clients for common medical co-morbidities and evaluate co-existing medical conditions to identify potential medication impact/drug interactions, to include over-the counter (OTC) medications
• Prescribe and titrate the appropriate dosage of methadone consistent with the client's medical and addiction history to establish a maintenance dose
• Order dose increases, decreases, detoxification, or supervised withdrawal after assessment of the client and his/her current treatment history
• Write medical orders based upon the individual needs of the client and sign off on all medical orders

Qualfications and Skills

• Licensure in Oregon as a Physician
• Current DEA License.
• DATA WAIVER or ability to obtain DATA WAIVER.
• Meet Oregon requirements for employment in an opioid treatment program.
• We follow federal guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even those legal at the state level.
• Proof of fully-vaccinated status required or possession of exemption to comply with Governor mandate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical with prescription drugs and vision, dental, and $20,000 company-paid life insurance.
• We offer voluntary plans that include additional voluntary life, disability, accident, critical illness .
• 401(k) Plan with company match and paid time off that includes sick time, vacation time and paid holidays and up to two professional development days per year.

To learn more about what we do visit our website:

www.ortc.care