Medical Provider

Company: Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
Location: Newport News
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. provides treatment for those suffering from addiction or substance abuse as well as individuals with mental health disorders. We are searching for a Medical Provider dedicated to providing quality care to clients in our Newport News facility.Pyramid Healthcare is committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.Job SummaryCollaborate with with the agency / physician and exercise flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the practice. A person in this position must be strong enough in their skill set to work independently when necessary and in a way that meets the agency's standards of patient care. This position also requires efficient use of the agency's electronic medical record (EMR). This position requires specific flexibility to work within a hybrid model of scheduled and unscheduled appointments (walk-ins).Essential Job Responsibilities* Conducting history and physicals in evaluation of appropriateness of initiating medication assistance treatment for withdrawal management, psychiatric care, reviewing labs, monitoring blood levels * Provides support and resources to the program as needed. * Coordination (with the help of the nursing staff) with the primary care physician when appropriate.* Working with the nursing staff to make sure the medications are cost effective for the client after discharge and completing prior authorization requests for medications.* Responsible to coordinate and complete the peer review process.* Coordination with the Medical Director for medication and treatment of the client.* Other duties as assigned.RequirementsOne year of progressive experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting and must possess direct clinical training and work in the areas of substance use disorder or psychiatric treatmentSuboxone waiver with a minimum limit of 100 clients.Active medical license in Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine in the State of Virginia Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), and Nurse Practitioner (NP) qualify for position.

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