Addiction Medicine Physician

Addiction Medicine Physician at She Recruits. LLC summary :

The Medical Director role in Vancouver, WA, requires an experienced addiction medicine physician who will oversee program planning, policy development, and medical services while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This position emphasizes collaboration with executive staff, quality improvement in patient care, and recruitment and training of clinical team members. The candidate must possess a medical degree, a WA state medical license, and experience with complex patient needs in a behavioral health setting.

Job Title : Medical Director

Location : Vancouver, WA

Salary : $230k-250k

Job Overview :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Medical Director to join our team in Vancouver, WA. This role involves close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Clinical Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of Quality and Corporate Compliance. The Medical Director will be responsible for program planning, policy development, oversight of medical and pharmaceutical services, and support of the strategic plan. This position plays a key role in overseeing other providers within the facility and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Major Duties :

• Regulatory Compliance : Review Washington Administrative Codes (WACs), Revised Codes (RCWs), CARF Standards, and Federal regulations related to medical and psychiatric services. Ensure continuous quality improvement to address patient needs and compliance.
• Quality Assurance : Collaborate with the VP of Quality and Corporate Compliance to evaluate and improve the Quality Assurance and Improvement program. Direct efforts towards enhancing medical treatment outcomes.
• Staff Recruitment and Supervision : Recruit, supervise, and foster relationships with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Develop and oversee Fellowships in partnership with local hospitals and community partners.
• Training and Development : Prepare and present in-service training for clinical staff to address changing trends in behavioral health medical care. Assist in the development and implementation of new programs.
• Program Integration : Strive towards integrating physical and behavioral health in all programs. Work collaboratively with other management staff to set and achieve agency goals.
• Policy Support : Support and implement agency policies and procedures. Provide higher-level oversight and be available after hours as needed.
• Patient Care : Initiate additional testing when appropriate, develop and evaluate treatment plans, and refer patients to other healthcare services as needed.
• Collaboration : Work with program directors and supervisors to develop innovative services. Provide consultation within the agency and collaborate with external providers and pharmaceutical companies.
• Community Engagement : Maintain positive relationships and coordination of care with other community agencies and clinics.

Qualifications :

Why This is a Great Opportunity :

If you are a dedicated and experienced Medical Director with a passion for quality improvement and patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Vancouver, WA.

Keywords :

Addiction Medicine, Medical Director, Healthcare Compliance, Quality Improvement, Patient Care, Regulatory Standards, Physician Recruitment, Behavioral Health, Community Engagement, Clinical Training