About this opportunity
Community Medical Services lists this Physician Assistant opportunity in eugene, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether performing physical exams and assessments or prescribing and managing patient methadone treatment plans, your work will help foster a safe place for anyone beginning their recovery journey with us.
As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.
Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:00p
Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that includes:
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
401K retirement plan with match
Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
Ongoing professional development
Ideal Candidate Profile
Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic.
Enjoys a consistent, full-time schedule.
Has experience working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.
Responsibilities
Bring sensitivity to the needs of those who are chemically dependent.
Ensure all medical evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations are complete before patients receive initial dose of medication.
Manage ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation required by state and federal laws.
Maintain responsibility for patients’ case management, including chronic health problems, health conditions, and prescription medication management.
Accurately complete same-day clinical documentation using required visit templates entered into the Electronic Health Record.
Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for continuum of care.
Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure patients’ healthcare needs are met.
Educate patients, families, staff, and community members on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits
Requirements
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employment
Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
Experience documenting into an electronic medical record
Ability to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis test
About Community Medical Services
Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.
Our Commitment
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Conditions
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Worksite address
eugene, OR, 97403, US
Who can apply
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