As an Advanced Practice Practitioner treating patients with substance use disorders, you will work with a team of physicians, APPs and nurses and collaborate frequently with therapists to provide medical and addiction treatment to a diverse population.

STATUS: Per Diem

DEPARTMENT: Chemical Dependency

SCHEDULE: As Needed

ATTRIBUTES

• At least one (1) year of experience required in chemical dependency, primary care, or hospital medicine
• Strong interpersonal and communication
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories and physical data to interpret and integrate data to determine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed. Monitor and manage effects of prescribed treatments and patient condition and progress following diagnosis. Flexibility to work inpatient and outpatient settings.

Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.

Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform minor procedures, monitor and manage medical care plans and treatment for primary and secondary diagnosis.

Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.