SUMMARY OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the OTP Provider is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality medical care to individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder within the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). The OTP Provider works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure compassionate, patient-centered, and compliant care in alignment with applicable federal, state, and tribal regulations.

This is a part-time position that includes direct patient care, medication management, and participation in program quality and compliance activities. Option for full time position will include primary or behavioral health care at KWC, depending on the employees’ qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct medical assessments and evaluations to determine eligibility and ongoing appropriateness for opioid use disorder treatment.
• Provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including prescribing and monitoring methadone, buprenorphine, and other medications as applicable under scope of licensure.
• Oversee and document patient progress, medical necessity, and treatment outcomes in collaboration with counselors and nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, tribal, and local regulations related to opioid treatment, including 42 CFR Part 2 and 42 CFR Part 8.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure policies, procedures, and clinical practices align with evidence-based care and accreditation standards.
• Review and co-sign treatment orders, laboratory results, and other clinical documentation as required.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, case reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Provide consultation and education to program staff regarding medical aspects of substance use and co-occurring conditions.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response procedures relevant to OTP operations.
• Stay current with best practices, regulatory changes, and continuing education related to addiction medicine.
• Provide telehealth services as needed and coordinate continuity of care for patients served at other clinic sites.
• Participate in performance evaluations, peer reviews, and program development activities as assigned.
• May provide primary care or pain management consultation for OTP patients as part of integrated care.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. This position may involve transporting Native Americans and Non-Native patients and clients in Tribal vehicles, employee-owned vehicles and rental vehicles to and from a variety of KWC Eugene functions and activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to communicate orally, repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, often requires walking, standing, sitting, raising or lowering objects, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and occasionally requires lifting up to 25 pounds. Work is generally performed in a medical clinic or office setting. Work involves exposure to hazardous materials, high risk/dangerous situations, infectious disease, dust, fumes, and allergens. May be required to travel by automobile, commercial or private carrier. Local travel is frequently required, statewide and national travel is occasionally required. The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strengths in team building, and cooperative problem solving. Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the Coquille Indian Tribe.
• Ability to develop the skills of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Knowledge of regulations on the confidentiality of medical records (HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2).
• Recognize and acknowledge that they will have access to certain confidential information and that such information constitutes valuable, special, and unique property of the Coquille Indian Tribe. The OTP Provider will not, during or after the term of employment, without the consent of the Tribe, disclose any such confidential information to any other person, firm, corporation, association, or other entity for any reason or purpose whatsoever except as may be ordered by a court or governmental agency or as may otherwise be required by law.
• Demonstrated ability to be results driven; making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Be computer literate. Exhibit a level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, and reports.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity under constant pressure and crisis situations. A breach of confidentiality or fraud is grounds for immediate dismissal.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Licensed MD, DO, Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA) with prescribing authority in the state of Oregon.
2. Experience or certification in addiction medicine required.

3. Behavioral health or primary care experience required.

4. Experience working in an OTP or MAT program strongly preferred.
5. Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and evidence-based treatment practices for substance use disorders.
6. Demonstrated competence in interdisciplinary teamwork and patient-centered care.
7. Commitment to ongoing professional development, including completion of at least 12 CEUs annually in addiction medicine or related fields.