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The didgwalic Wellness Center is seeking a Physician to join our integrated care clinic that combines primary care, behavioral health, and opiate treatment all in one place. This is an excellent opportunity to be employed in an environment that believes in the holistic approach to healthcare and demonstrates a commitment to employee wellbeing by providing a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
At didgwalic Wellness Center, we prioritize the well-being of our patients and staff alike. We offer our employees an excellent total compensation package that includes some of the following. If this sounds like an opportunity you’re interested in exploring further, please apply today!
Some of Our Benefits Include:
- Competitive base compensation and benefit package.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% employer matching
- 4+ weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 13 paid holidays observed
- Great working hours for work-life balance
Job Summary:
Under the Medical Director's general supervision, the Physician oversees patient care administration at didgwalic Wellness Center. The Physician provides MAT services as well as primary medical care to those enrolled in the program for treatment of substance use disorders.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Initiates and implements assessment and treatment planning for patients with substance abuse disorders.
- Performs medical evaluations, crisis intervention and/or medication management as needed to meet the needs of patients.
- Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and explains the results to patients.
- Accurately and efficiently monitors daily doses of Methadone/Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex) or other medications.
- Orders dose increases, decreases, detoxification, or supervised withdrawal after assessment of the patient and his/her current treatment history.
- Updates patients' charts and information to reflect current findings and treatments in a timely manner.
- Consults with the Medical Director, refers patients to specialists when necessary, and works with other health professionals such as registered nurses, medical assistants, ARNPs, and Physician Assistants on the team.
- Provides general health counseling services and follows the progress of patients.
- Educates patients regarding how to take prescribed medication and possible side effects.
- Monitors organization-wide performance improvement activities as a member of the clinic medical team and participates in staff meetings and/or consultations as requested.
- Remains up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine.
- All other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Current knowledge of methods and principles of general medicine; methods of diagnosing and treating more common medical and/or mental disorders; clinics organization and procedures; social work and rehabilitation therapies.
- Ability to examine, diagnose and recommend treatment of physical diseases and deficiencies; interpret laboratory analyses and X-rays; prepare comprehensive case histories.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to balance competing priorities.
- Ability to work in a cross-culture environment, understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the didgwalic Wellness Center. Understanding the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal in wellness and recovery.
- Understands and adheres to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2).
- Effective communication; written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
- Basic computer and software experience using MS Office products.
Education and Experience:
- Must be a licensed medical provider in good standing with the state of Washington.
- Must be board certified in Family & Internal Medicine.
- Board certified in Addiction Medicine preferred.
- Five years of professional work experience as a Physician preferred.
- Previous substance abuse treatment and/or primary care experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with management of MAT prescription medications available (Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone) for SUDPs.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods of standing and bending.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
- Frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids.