Medical Director Addiction Medicine Spokane, WA - Now Hiring

The OTP Medical Director is responsible for administering all medical services performed by the program, either by performing them directly or by delegating specific responsibilities to authorized program physicians and healthcare professionals functioning under the medical directors supervision. The Medical Director will report directly to the Clinic Administrator. The Medical Director should adhere to and value the philosophical priorities of the HARM Reduction Model, that Medication Assisted Treatment is the preferred method of addressing opioid addiction and that every patient deserves to be treated with respect, compassion and positivity.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor patient charts for quality of medical services provided and with other administrators to develop or revise medical and other treatment intervention policies and procedures. Maintains own patient panel. Provide recommendations to MSO regarding changes in medical practice when advisable. This may include expansion or contraction of services. Work closely with agency medical providers and site managers to ensure the delivery of coordinated services to patients. Interact with the local medical provider community on issues of the continuity of care and for education about this treatment modality. Consultation via telephone or videoconference as needed. Maintain regular communication with the MSO and attends meetings as requested. Familiar with standards required by Board of Health, OSHA, etc. and the application of such. Participate in Federal and State substance abuse training and continuing education as needed to safely and effectively perform in the position. Interacts with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the companys mission and Best Practice Patient Experience. Provides direct supervision to clinical personnel and relays corporate mandates, goals and objectives.