Addiction Medicine

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a **Medical Director** responsible for the overall smooth operation of medical services provided by to the Community Medical Services site (or sites) that physician is assigned to. These sites include South Milwaukee, Madison and Fond du Lac, WI.

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**Schedule**: Monday through Friday 8:00a - 4:00p

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**Position Summary:**

- Practices within **CMS’s standard of care**, as determined by the Chief Medical Officer and outlined in the CMS Policy Manual.
- **Evaluates** and **performs** comprehensive patient evaluations and follow ups; orders medication, monitors patient response, adjusts as indicated.
- **Reviews** state-specific prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) database and documents findings in case notes at each patient encounter and as required by applicable regulations.
- **Reviews** drug screen results, **determines** appropriateness for confirmation testing, and **interprets** serology results.
- **Explains** treatment and test results with patients.
- **Completes referrals** and **consultations** to ensure continuum of care and wholistic patient care.
- Provides patient education regarding MAT, OUD, prevention of communicable disease, and other health-related topics pertinent to individuals substance use disorders.
- Completes clinical documentation on the same day as the encounter in the client’s electronic health record (EHR).
- Ensures all documentation is complete, appropriate, and adherent to CMS policy requirements.
- Provides emergency triage to patients in distress, including the administration of naloxone.

**Qualifications:**

- Licensed as a MD or DO in the state in the state(s) of employment
- Unrestricted DEA license
- 1+ years of experience as a physician in substance use treatment or related behavioral health setting preferred
- Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
- Basic to intermediate computer knowledge, including ability to navigate in electronic health records
- Problem solving, conflict resolution, and strong customer service skills

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