1099 Medical Director - Community Medical Services - Dearborn Heights, MI

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a 1099 Medical Director for to oversee our Dearborn Heights and Sterling Heights, MI, locations.

Pay Range: Negotiable

Schedule (full-time): Monday through Friday 5:00a - 1:00p

To thrive in this role, you must be able to:

• Practices within CMS’s standard of care, as determined by the Chief Medical Officer and outlined in the CMS Policy Manual.
• Evaluates and performs comprehensive patient evaluations and follow ups; orders medication, monitors patient response, adjusts as indicated.
• Reviews state-specific prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) database and documents findings in case notes at each patient encounter and as required by applicable regulations.
• Reviews drug screen results, determines appropriateness for confirmation testing, and interprets serology results.
• Explains treatment and test results with patients.
• Completes referrals and consultations to ensure continuum of care and wholistic patient care.
• Provides patient education regarding MAT, OUD, prevention of communicable disease, and other health-related topics pertinent to individuals substance use disorders.
• Completes clinical documentation on the same day as the encounter in the client’s electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensures all documentation is complete, appropriate, and adherent to CMS policy requirements.
• Provides emergency triage to patients in distress, including the administration of naloxone.
• Maintains schedule of appointments with efficient use of time and is present in the clinic during all assigned hours; is available on-call, if necessary.
• Adheres to professional ethics and boundaries at all times.
• Assists with dosing and medication services, when needed.

Qualifications:

• Licensed as a MD or DO in the state in the state(s) of employment
• Unrestricted DEA license
• 1+ years of experience as a physician in substance use treatment or related behavioral health setting preferred
• Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
• Basic to intermediate computer knowledge, including ability to navigate in electronic health records
• Problem solving, conflict resolution, and strong customer service skills
• Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Strong team player comfortable working in a fast-paced setting