Medical Director plans and directs all aspects of an organization's medical policies, standards, and programs. Responsible for strategic clinical relationships with physicians and interns. Being a Medical Director ensures all clinical programs are in compliance with all applicable regulations. Researches and studies current medical publications and data on new treatments and practices to ensure high quality clinical service offerings. Additionally, Medical Director advises non medical management on clinical and patient related matters and policies. Requires a MD degree. Typically reports to top management. The Medical Director manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Medical Director typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
1. S/he will perform the physicals on the patients admitted to the programs or delegate to other qualified medical professionals. S/he will interpret the results of examinations and test results and decide on the medical suitability of applicants for admission.
2. S/he interviews patients, reviews assessment data and utilizes clinical judgment to make an appropriate diagnosis.
3. S/he interviews patients in order to diagnose, prescribe, and monitor medications for addictive disorders as needed.
4. S/he will write medication orders for each patient and determine the dosage at all stages of treatment.
5. S/he will be attentive to patients experiencing reactions to methadone by instructing nurses to report any questionable symptoms they may notice in the patient.
6. S/he will prescribe remedies for common ailments of the patients; especially those connected with the ingestion of methadone. Patients will be referred to their family physician or the Hospital for more serious illnesses.
7. S/he will attend screenings of new patients whenever possible.
8. S/he will participate in formulating medical policy and procedures, and in making medical decisions.
9. S/he will supervise the Head Nurse regarding all medical policies and procedures.
10. S/he will be responsible for compliance with medical requirements of federal and state regulations and Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. Medical Policies and Procedures plus ensure that s/he conforms to CARF standards applicable to services provided
11. S/he will determine whether or not an applicant shall be considered a medical emergency for admission.
12. S/he will engage in Medical Peer Review following Policies and Procedures.
13. S/he is available by telephone for emergency consultation.
14. S/he will maintain a current CT Physician/Surgeon license and current Federal and State DEA licenses at all times and will submit documentation of the same in a timely manner for inclusion in the personnel file within two (2) weeks of expiration.
15. S/he has the knowledge and skills required to provide services to adult patients.
16. S/he develops a positive therapeutic working relationship with patients including modifying interventions to meet the values and expectations of the patients.
17. S/he will perform additional duties as assigned.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $140.00 - $180.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 per week
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Work Location: In person
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