Program Physician

Spokane Treatment Center is looking to hire a Program Physician for our new treatment center.

Contract role working 8 hours a week. Combination of on-site and telehealth.

Operating hours are 5AM - 1PM Monday - Friday

We are a family-oriented company, and every staff member counts. Our team environment treats each other with respect, dignity, and compassion. We have a phenomenal Management Team that cares about YOU. We support career growth, direct mentoring, COMPETITIVE pay based on education and experience, and continuing education.

Spokane Treatment Center is an adult outpatient opioid treatment program/substance abuse treatment provider focused on treating those suffering from an addiction to opioids (pain pills, heroin, morphine, etc.) through a combination of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with either methadone or buprenorphine/suboxone, detoxification, and intensive one-on-one and group counseling, all in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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 for
  admission as well as their ongoing physical and mental stability for outpatient substance abuse
  treatment.
• 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 order

Qualifications and Skills

• Licensure in Washington as a Physician
• Current DEA License.
• DATA WAIVER or ability to obtain DATA WAIVER.
• Meet Washington requirements for employment in an opioid treatment program.
• We follow federal guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even those legal at the state level.

Spokane Treatment Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.