Physician

Physician

Texas Treatment Services, LLC

At Texas Treatment Services, LLC, our compassionate and effective support provides a foundation for those navigating the complexities of drug dependence. Our opioid treatment centers assist individuals in moving toward a revitalized life, free from the constraints of addiction. Texas Treatment Services, LLC exists to protect and improve the lives of people addicted to narcotic drugs. In accomplishing this mission, we strive for never-ending improvement and commitment to our values.

We don't just offer a job; we invest in you. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future, and your time away from work, so you can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us and build not just a career, but a future you can be proud of.

Job Summary :

Serves as a Physician for a methadone maintenance treatment program at OTP clinic. The duties include patient care, medical evaluation, establishing dosing levels, and interacts as necessary with Federal, state, county & other regulatory bodies.

Essential Functions :

Serve as Physician for assign clinic(s).

Interviewing, managing, training, and evaluating physician extenders Implementation and enforcement of medical policies, procedures and training

Assistance as needed with development of clinical policies, procedures and training

Assistance as needed with completion of Federal, state county and other regulatory applications, permits, licensure, inspections, etc.

Correspondence and interaction with key regulatory (DEA, SAMHSA / CSAT, etc.) personnel and accrediting bodies as necessary - Providing reports & other data as requested to CEO / Medical Director - OTP

Participation in Federal & State opiate / substance abuse trainings, education programs, etc.

Inputs clinical findings in the patient charts and electronic medical records Performs (and documents) chart reviews of all subordinate physician extenders - Interviews, trains, educates, evaluates and counsels subordinate physician extenders

Participates in meetings, teleconferences, etc. as needed

Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.

Must be present during working hours at the office for in person meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy.

Continually reviews and enhances medical policies, procedures and protocols

Knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policy and procedures

Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations, in addition to the standards required by JCAHO / CARF / COA (preferred), Board of Health, and OSHA, CSAT and the State Methadone Authority Minimum.

Essential Qualifications :

Per Federal regulations : The physician shall have worked a minimum of one year in the field of addiction medicine. Current state licensure & DEA license required.

Physical :

Frequently sitting at desk or computer while typing, completing paperwork, or meeting patients.

Occasional lifting / carrying, paperwork, files, office supplies, up to 50 lbs.

Occasional push / pull exerting up to 5-10 lbs. force, opening doors, file drawers, pushing files in drawers

Occasional kneeling / crouching and ability to reach lower file drawers, stretching to store or retrieving materials.

Mental :

Position requires constant mental alertness, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy required. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and follow-through on all assignments. Must be able to work independently and be able to use sound judgment in critical clinical decisions.