Staff Provider (MD/DO) - FT

Overview

Groups is a rapidly growing, mission-driven healthcare company that provides evidence-based treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Our model uses two of the most powerful tools for recovery: group therapy and medications including buprenorphine-naloxone. Our approach takes the best parts of mutual aid groups (support, and community) and combines them with the latest medical science and technology. At Groups, our medical providers are a key component of our multidisciplinary care team that also includes substance abuse counselors, office managers and peer recovery coaches. 

 

Clinically, you will work on a team of medical providers, counselors, and administrators to provide direct care and medication management for our members throughout their treatment course. You will leverage telemedicine extensively in your work, so must be comfortable with technology and enthusiastic about the benefits of this modality. You will work daily to overcome the barriers faced by members in all phases of recovery. This will require you to adopt a member-first attitude that prioritizes keeping members safe, by supporting ongoing engagement in treatment and continuous access to medications. Flexibility, empathy, and commitment to member success are critical attributes for a successful medical provider. You will support your colleagues across the care team disciplines by providing support when medical questions or needs arise and coverage when other providers are unavailable. 

Responsibilities

At Groups, the staff provider provides high quality direct care to our members and support and back up for contract  provider’s patients when they are not available. They may also support on-boarding of new providers and other education or quality improvement projects as directed by the medical leadership team.

 

• Clinical (75%):

  • Adhere to all clinical policies and procedures as outlined in the GRS Manual
  • Direct member care duties  
  • Determine each member’s medical necessity and appropriateness for treatment pursuant to applicable clinical models, policies and procedures, and manuals (e.g., Recovery System Manual) as required by Groups Recover Together. 
  • Prescribe medications for opioid use disorder and, where appropriate other approved medications, in a manner consistent with Recover Together’s policies and procedures and the Groups Recovery System Manual.
  • Maintain a panel of patients and serve as their dedicated provider, reviewing their care plan and medication management at each medical visit, or more often as necessary.
  • See members in individual sessions to review medical progress and provide E&M services, when necessary 
  • Sign all prescriptions on the same business day that they are generated.
  • Coordinate with community providers or agencies to support members, as necessary
  • Provide regular coverage for  make up groups  and makeup 1:1 sessions.
  • Provide, as needed, cross-coverage for colleagues and answers to medical questions when other providers are unavailable. 
  • Participate in the rotating “on-call” schedule of urgent prescription coverage.
  • Facilitate access to the State’s prescription drug monitoring database so Groups staff can regularly monitor the members access to controlled substances, per Recover Together’s clinical protocols.
  • Complete high quality, thorough and accurate  documentation for all medical encounters on the same business day as the encounter and in accordance with policies of the company.
  • Maintain patient records in confidence and complete records as required by HIPAA and other applicable federal/state laws, rules or regulations/company policies regarding medical records 

  Administrative (25%):

  • Be an expert on Groups clinical and operational policies, procedures, and workflows. 
  • Coordinate care with community providers 
  • Be able to navigate complex clinical situations and “gray areas” in a manner consistent with Groups’ philosophy and harm reduction focused culture.
  • Complete care coordination  with outside providers, pharmacies  or other other stakeholders, as assigned 
  • Other administrative duties as assigned by Medical Director  or PSM
  • Assist with onboarding, training, and support of new and existing providers.
  • Partner with medical and care delivery leaders on continuous improvement of  medical/care team service delivery. 
  • Work with the medical leadership team to pilot new initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes and experience.

  Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Other duties as assigned by medical or operational leadership