Program Physician
At Root Center for Advanced Recovery, we build relationships that empower patients with the courage and ability to change by providing guidance and support throughout every step of recovery. We are caring, knowledgeable professionals who believe in honoring the potential of every individual while continually renewing ourselves, embracing new perspectives, and recognizing that progress is the destination. For more than 150 years, we have remained committed to inspiring hope and strengthening the communities we serve.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability, a generous retirement plan with employer contributions, four weeks of PTO, paid holidays (including your birthday), professional development funding, annual bonus eligibility, excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour work week and no current on-call responsibilities, and eligibility for multiple NHSC Loan Repayment Programs.
Pay Range: $150,000 - $230,000
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Chief of Medical Staff and the President/CEO will have ultimate responsibility for all medical aspects of the Clinic operations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Must be currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of Connecticut. Specialty training and certification in internal medicine or psychiatry is desirable but not essential. Also desirable is some background, association or experience with problems of addiction and/or community medicine; a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the general lifestyle, emotional and behavioral patterns often associated with narcotics addiction. Adult CPR/AED or BLS certification must be obtained.
Position Responsibilities and Expectations
• The Staff Physician will have the ultimate responsibility for the medical aspects of the Clinic. He/she will also provide the initial and annual medical examination and on-going medical evaluation and treatment. This responsibility will be met by the physician either through services rendered directly or through appropriate referral as specified in the contract and the Program's Procedure Manual.
• The Staff Physician will work closely with the Clinic Supervisor and counselors in assessing overall progress of patients, participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, and encourage the joint effort of all staff for maximum effectiveness of the Clinic and achievement of Program goals.
Special Responsibilities and Expectations
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
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