Addiction Physician (PRN/PT)

Explore The Recovery Village Salem Drug, Alcohol and Mental Health Rehab Center, where a team of physicians offer expert treatment for addiction and mental health disorders.

We are seeking a compassionate PRN and/or Fulltime Psychiatric & Physician Assistant to join our team!

Facility Address: 309 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301

Clinical Schedule: 8am-5pm, 7-days a week 

• PRN - ideal candidates can work cover weekends and on-call and fill in weekdays (Telephonic On-Call)
• Factility operates 7 days a week

At The Recovery Village Salem Drug and Alcohol Rehab, we firmly believe that any adult facing drug and alcohol addictions, along with co-occurring mental health conditions, can begin their path to recovery. Our accredited addiction treatment facility offers a wide range of rehab programs in a safe and supportive environment, with compassionate care provided by experienced medical and clinical professionals. Located in Salem, Oregon, our facility combines medical expertise with recreational therapies and mental health services in a welcoming setting. We proudly serve adults from diverse backgrounds, offering personalized treatment programs tailored to meet their unique needs.

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to treating addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues.  We put behavioral health front and center, assisting people with substance abuse issues, addictions, and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care. Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

The Attending Physician provides medical services/ patient care to patients admitted to ARS facilities and throughout treatment within the continuum of care. The Attending Physician supports and follows the policies, rules and regulations of the facility as well as the standards of State and Federal regulations.

Job Duties:

• Provides excellent medical care with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director. This includes knowledge of medications, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols and prescribing medications in general.
• Demonstrates proficiency using the electronic health record with all required documentation. ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulation, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. These records will be completed and authenticated in a timely manner per policy. This includes but is not limited to the following electronic record documents:
• • Psychiatric Evaluation and/or
  • Admission History and Physical Evaluation
  • Medical Progress Notes
  • Discharge Summary
  • Peer to Peer Form
  • Orders
• Understands ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria provided and will document decision making accordingly.
• Understands the On-Call responsibilities: will provide contact and back-up numbers, being responsive and available when assigned on-call duties.
• Implements plans for Performance Improvement as needed
• With the Medical Director, develop cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services
• Assists in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care
• With the Medical Director or CMO, supervise all Level of Care changes and provides peer reviews when required
• Provides supervision/ support to Nurse Practitioners as required
• Understands and abides by all safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines, as required
• If Non-Exempt-turns in time sheets/ expenses to the Medical Director/Designee at the designated time frames
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

• Graduated from an accredited medical school.
• Licensed to practice medicine, e.g. Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in the appropriate state, as applicable, required.
• Must have experience in addiction medicine.
• Familiarity with ASAM/ ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards are necessary.
• Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff. Self-motivated and confident.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry required. 
• Must have a DEA to prescribe Controlled medications in the appropriate state and have had training on Buprenorphine Prescribing.
• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of Addiction Medicine, including ASAM Criteria and pharmacological management of withdrawal of addictive substances and Medication Assisted Therapy.
• Adheres to the AMA/ AOA Healthcare code of ethics. Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
• Knowledge of HIPPA policies.
• Demonstrates proficiency in communication and written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding patient confidentiality, hospital regulations.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
• Ability to work with electronic medical records Avatar preferred and the ability to type.

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PT BENEFITS:

• • Pay: Competitive Hourly Rate
  • Malpractice: Free liability protection, the PLI policy also covers you if you leave the company should it be needed for the time period of your employment
  • Retirement: 401K 

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.  

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.