Addiction Medicine Physician

Job description

Seeking a physician to provide addiction-focused consultation services for hospitalized patients within an acute-care hospital setting. This role is part of a growing, integrated health system committed to expanding evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings.

nQualifications:

nnnMD or DO with one of the following:

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nnBoard Certification in Addiction Medicine, or

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nnBoard Certification in Addiction Psychiatry, or

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nnBoard-Certified Psychiatrist with extensive experience, expertise, and demonstrated interest in the treatment of substance use disorders

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nnExperience treating medically complex hospitalized patients and managing substance use disorders in acute-care settings preferred

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n nPrimary Responsibilities:

nnnProvide addiction medicine consultations for hospitalized patients on medical/surgical units, the emergency department, labor and delivery, and inpatient psychiatric units

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nnAssess hospitalized patients to evaluate and confirm substance use disorder diagnoses

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nnProvide evidence-based medical management of withdrawal syndromes, including alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine, and other substance withdrawal

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nnInitiate and manage medication-assisted treatment (MAT/MOUD) and other evidence-based addiction treatment interventions

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nnProvide pain management recommendations for patients with opioid tolerance and complex pain management needs

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nnDeliver harm reduction counseling and education

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nnDevelop individualized treatment recommendations aligned with patient goals and readiness for change

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nnAssist with transitions of care and linkage to community-based treatment programs and recovery resources

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nnProvide timely documentation and maintain clear communication with primary treatment teams

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nnCollaborate closely with hospitalists, emergency medicine physicians, psychiatrists, medical specialists, pharmacists, nurses, case managers, social workers, substance use counselors, and peer recovery mentors

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nnParticipate in the education of medical residents, medical staff, nurses, social workers, and other clinical team members regarding best practices in the care of patients with substance use disorders

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n nProfessional Growth Opportunities:

nAs our integrated hospital and clinical system continues to expand addiction services, including medication-assisted treatment programs and continuum-of-care initiatives, this position offers opportunities to develop additional areas of clinical practice based on individual interests and expertise. These may include participation in outpatient addiction treatment programs, development of MAT services, perinatal addiction care, emergency department initiatives, hospital-based addiction programs, education, quality improvement, and other emerging addiction-related services across the health system.

nWhere You’ll Work

nProvidence Portland Medical Center is recognized for excellence in patient care and research in cancer, heart, orthopedics, women's health and rehabilitation services. The facility has 483 beds and numerous award-winning programs and services, including one of the best internal medicine residency programs in the nation. Providence Portland is home to a cancer center that is unmatched on the West Coast in terms of the breadth of services and technologies available under one roof.

nWhere You’ll Live

nIn Portland, Oregon, you’ll find a perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. Home to the Portland Trail Blazers, "Rip City" offers residents endless entertainment, with eclectic art and culinary scenes, sports culture and distinct neighborhood identities. Nestled between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, and just a drive away from Mt. Hood, the Columbia Gorge and the Oregon Coast, Portland offers unparalleled, year-round access to outdoor adventures.

nWho You’ll Work For

nProvidence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

nEqual Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

nJob ID Number: 31550

nFacility Name: Providence Portland Medical Center

nLocation Name: Portland

nBrand Name: Providence

nProvider Profession: Physician/Surgeon

nMedical Specialty: Family Medicine

nMedical Specialty: Internal Medicine

nMedical Specialty: Psychiatry

nJob Setting: Hospital

nType of Role: Clinical

nEmail:

nPhone Number:

nSchedule: Full Time

nCP: Yes

nCB: Yes

nHC: Yes

nIS: No

nYM: Yes

nJ1: No

nH1B: No

nLet’s get in touch If you have questions about this specific job or others, I'm all ears. Send me a note and we'll be one step closer to the right opportunity.

nMary Moreno Provider Recruiter

n n nContact Me

Worksite address

portland, OR, 97204, US

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