Louisville, KY, US
36 days ago
Medical Provider MAT - MD - Addictions Physician- Days
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Medical Provider MAT - MD - Addictions Physician- Days Job 24-170122 Facility KY DOC Regional Office Type Full-Time Shift Day 8 hour Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Nicole Hedgespeth Recruiter : Email NHedgespeth@Wellpath.us Why Wellpath

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

About this role

The Medical Provider oversees Medicatation Assisted Treamtent (MAT) clinical operations for new and existing Kentucky Depaartment of Corrections (KYDOC) patients, ensuring comprehensive substance use services, including assessments, treatment, and recovery support. They participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, develop educational programs on substance abuse, and advocate for quality mental healthcare in alignment with facility protocols. Collaborating with the Statewide Medical Director and Regional leadership, they work to meet the goals and expectations of the KYDOC MAT program.

What you bring to the table

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) or Osteopathic Doctor (DO) from an accredited university.

Experience

2 – 5 years of professional experience working with Medication Assisted Treatment preferred.Two years experience working collaboratively with a team of NP and PAs.

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed in state of employment to practice medicine.Board certification in Addiction Medicine, preferred.Current DEA license and approval to prescribe buprenorphine. What you will do Deliver in-service training and consultation to staff and other departments on substance use disorders and related policies.Provide direct patient care for individuals requiring medication-assisted treatment, including assessments to determine stages of change and support during withdrawal.Develop and conduct educational programs on alcohol and drug use, contributing to patient and staff knowledge.Collaborate with medical and detoxification staff to ensure treatment continuity, discharge planning, and integrated aftercare plans aligned with the patient’s master treatment plan.Support NPs, PAs, and other providers within KYDOC, offering expertise and on-call assistance for MAT patient care and management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) or Osteopathic Doctor (DO) from an accredited university.

Experience

2 – 5 years of professional experience working with Medication Assisted Treatment preferred.Two years experience working collaboratively with a team of NP and PAs.

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed in state of employment to practice medicine.Board certification in Addiction Medicine, preferred.Current DEA license and approval to prescribe buprenorphine.

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