Collaborating / Supervising Physician (contract) - NY, NJ

The role

This contract physician will give clinical oversight to an Advanced Practice Provider (APP), such as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, under a Collaborative Practice Agreement. The work is done remotely, through telehealth and electronic communication.

What you will do

• Review charts and records of patients treated by the APP
• Consult with the APP and meet with them at least once a month
• Provide direct patient care when reasonably requested by the APP or the practice
• Follow federal and state requirements for collaboration
• Take part in credentialing if requested
• Provide patient education and referrals based on assessed needs
• Help develop and implement care protocols, standards, policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats
• Use technology effectively and reliably in delivering care
• Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and other clinical and non-clinical leaders

Required qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Active, unrestricted medical license in New York and New Jersey
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry, with 1+ year of documented experience in substance use disorder treatment
• Controlled Substance Registration, if required by state regulations
• DEA registration in the state of practice
• Willingness to enter a formal Collaborative Practice Agreement with APPs under state regulations
• Ability to meet credentialing requirements, including Medicare, Medicaid and other payers

Nice to have

• Board certification in Addiction Medicine (ABAM/ASAM) or Addiction Psychiatry

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship is not mentioned in the posting
• Credentialing with Medicare and Medicaid and other payers may be required

About the company

Workit Health is an addiction recovery company founded by people in recovery. It provides on-demand, evidence-based telemedicine care for substance use disorder.