Physician

Location: Calais, ME

Hours: 16-24 hours per week

Monday- Friday! No weekends

Summary:

Physician will be responsible for providing medical and educational services to patients for the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction, of those with substance-related health conditions, and of people who show unhealthy use of substances including alcohol, prescription medications and other licit and illicit drugs.

Role and Responsibilities

• Interprets test results to diagnose any health issues and provides feedback to patients

• Counsels patients regarding medication compliance

• Completes patient evaluations and physical exams with thorough, timely documentation to include coordination of care

• Patient follow up visits to include detailed, timely documentation including patients’ progress with medication and/or treatment

• Contacts patients’ PCPs and/or specialists when necessary

• Evaluates lab results and provides consultation with Midlevel Practitioners regarding abnormal findings

• Reviews and oversees progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments to the plans.

• Participates in provider meetings and staff meetings as determined requested

• Maintains confidentiality

• Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Current, in good-standing M.D. or D.O. License required

• BLS certification.
• DATA-waiver prescription privilege (DEAX).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in addiction treatment preferred

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent customer service skills

• Computer literacy; typing skills, knowledge of EMRs, MS Word, MS Excel

• Ability to work with individuals and groups from diverse populations; bilingual/bicultural preferred

• Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to effectively manage time to meet deadlines

• Maintain and support the mission and goals of the organization