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.

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Pay Range: Negotiable

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

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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

About Community Medical Services

About Community Medical Services

Founded and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, CMS currently operates 70 clinics in 11 states, offering medication assisted treatment, counseling and other physical and behavioral health services to more than 20,000 patients per year. Every decision the company makes is starts with the stated Mission, Vision and Values: To help those who are suffering from OUD, with a singular aim to help them heal. CMS clinics provide an environment that is free of judgment and condescension, treating everyone with the utmost dignity and respect.