Physician

Discovery Behavioral Health • Houston, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1d ago

Company Description

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center) is looking for talented healthcare professionals to join our team!

Part of the Discovery Behavioral Health family of brands, we are dedicated to helping our patients and their families cope with alcohol and substance abuse and find a path of hope, health, and healing.

Our success and outstanding reputation for quality programs in the field of recovery depend on the motivated, enterprising, and qualified professionals we recruit and retain. Our employees are caring and committed, enabling us to provide exceptional and pioneering treatment and the tools individuals and their families need to reclaim sobriety and pursue rich lives.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

401(k)
Healthcare benefits
Vacation and sick days
Employee referral program
Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
Continuing education (CE) programs and training
Weekly training opportunities
Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

Responsibilities

Consults with the Admissions Department to ensure an expeditious admissions process and that patients are medically appropriate for the level of care.
Completes a full medical history and physical upon admission for all patients admitted to the program.
Meets with the patients on a weekly basis.
Prescribes and oversees medications and/or medical interventions, as necessary.
Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Psychiatrist, Executive Director, and Clinical Director to discuss individual treatment progress.
Acts on behalf of the treatment program when called upon; such interactions may include insurance companies, licensing, and accreditation bodies.
Documents timely in the EMR system.
Assists program treatment staff in treatment planning.
Provides medical direction to the nursing staff and treatment team.
Responsible for proper implementation of waived testing policies and training.
Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict Discovery Behavioral Health’s treatment model.
Full adherence to the Discovery Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and licensing regulations, including mandated trainings.
Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
Complies with Discovery Behavioral Health’s dress code.
Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the Treatment Team.
Serves as a positive role model to employees, patients, and guests through a caring and professional attitude.
Completes job tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintains professional boundaries at all times.
Provides quality customer service in all interactions.
Willingness to evaluate personal processes and receive constructive feedback.
Must be able to work with and communicate with persons with differing multicultural backgrounds.
Demonstrates leadership abilities, tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an approved medical school and hold a current license in the state of practice.
Must be eligible for membership in the local branch of the State Medical Society.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

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