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