What are the responsibilities and job description for the APRN or PA position at Baker Direct Medical Care?
This is a 1 day per week schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance related health conditions.
- Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.
- Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan.
- Interpreting test results to diagnosis any health issues and provide feedback to patients.
- Educating and counseling patients regarding medication compliance.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral health services as well.
- Patient follow-up visits regarding patients' progress with medication and/or treatment.
- Contacts patient's PCP and/or specialist(s) when necessary.
- Evaluates lab results and provides consultation with APPs regarding abnormal results.
- Reviews and oversees progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments.
- Maintains required licensure, certifications and CME credits.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician or nurse practitioner within the applicable state.
- Experience providing addiction medicine services for both medically and socially complex populations; Experience managing complex substance use disorders.
- Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
- Current DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in state(s) where applicable.
- Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.
- Effective time management and communication skills.
- Computer literate and experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Per diem
Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80 - $100