Remote Addiction Medicine Physician (Addiction Medicine, Preventative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine) - Washington
We are seeking Board-Certified Addictionologists or Addiction Medicine Fellows across the nation to provide care for patients interested in changing their relationship with alcohol. As a vital member of the care team, you will have the opportunity to engage with members actively looking to gain more out of life by drinking less; this will be accomplished through individual video-based telemedicine appointments.
This is an independent contractor role and is performed remotely through our proprietary HIPAA-compliant video chat and EMR platform.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
● Provide high-quality clinical care utilizing best practices set forth by our medical advisors specializing in addiction medicine
● Evaluate patient records, diagnose, and prescribe medication when safe and appropriate
● Provide lifestyle recommendations to patients related to substance use-specific goals
● Input notes and all other relevant information into our proprietary EMR
● Communicate and partner with other members of the patient's care team to properly coordinate care
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
● Unrestricted MD or DO licensure in STATE, required
● Board certification in Addiction Medicine, Preventative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, OR currently in a fellowship program for Addiction Medicine
● 1+ years of experience working with patients looking to change their relationship with alcohol (or another substance)
● Experience with and understanding of FDA-approved medication options for Alcohol Use Disorder
● Knowledge of SUD DSM criteria
● Strong clinical skills and the ability to show empathy
● Reliable internet connection and computer with video capabilities
● Must reside in the United States
We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We nurture authenticity. The current team includes sober people, parents, queer people, nonbinary folks, single parents, men, women, and more.
DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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