Full Job Description
About Us:For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder (“OUD”).
Operating in over 70 treatment centers in multiple states, our team members are engaged in medication-assisted treatment, counseling, support, and care management of individuals living with OUD. We treat the whole person and, in so doing, address the underlying causes of OUD in an effort to provide a continuum of care that not only addresses treatment needs but supports the patient on their journey to recovery.
Job Summary:The Physician Assistant (PA) will assist in the provision of patient care including patient evaluations, and health screenings. Supports the Medical Director by performing intake, discharge and administrative procedures while communicating effectively with the nursing staff, counselors, and Program Director.
Essential Functions:
- Physical examination of all patients upon admission, including, without limitation, annual physical examinations and health examinations, and review with patients of admissions-related laboratory results.
- All examinations shall be performed consistent with the applicable rules and regulations for medically-monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state in which the clinic operates.
- Issuance of patient medication changed orders and such verbal orders as may be issued; as applicable to state rules and regulations
- Completion of readmits physical examinations and annual physical examination of all patients.
- Availability to staff for emergency management of patient care
- Referral of patients to primary care providers for medical conditions other than narcotic addiction
- Clinical supervision of nursing staff regarding changes in medication dosage via verbal or written orders
- Attends treatment team meetings with counselors, assists in the development of patient care plans and is available, as needed, for patient consults.
- Examines patients, documents the medical history to patient records, and makes a diagnosis and decides on follow-up referrals.
- Orders diagnostic testing in accordance with Federal and State guidelines related OTP treatment ,such as blood work, and interprets test results.
- Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Provides general education regarding health matters related to their OTP care.
- Provides reports as requested
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Has and maintains an active license as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oregon. Has and maintains an active DEA license with the ability to order schedule II, IIN, & III Narcotics. Must have an active Medicaid and Medicare credential.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Healthcare setting:
- Outpatient
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
Experience:
- Addiction medicine: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- DEA (Preferred)
- 8hr Substance Training Course (Preferred)
- Medicaid/Medicare Credentialed (Preferred)
- Medical License in the State of OR (Preferred)
Work Location: In person