Medical Director OTP
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
- Clinical Governance & Regulatory Compliance: Provides medical direction and develops clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures to meet DCF, AHCA, SAMHSA, DEA, and accreditation standards for all medical and nursing staff.
- Provider Supervision & Education: Performs clinical supervision, case reviews, and performance appraisals for medical providers; educates staff on the care process to optimize patient outcomes.
- Operations & Scheduling: Manages scheduling and coverage for medical providers in coordination with the Director of Nursing to meet productivity targets and ensure timely patient care.
- OTP & Medication Management: Oversees the ordering, dispensing, administration, and accounting of opioid agonist medications (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine), including the evaluation of patients and approval of take-home privileges.
- Academic & Fellowship Oversight: Reviews and manages fellowship agreements, coordinates onsite programs, and provides clinical supervision and required reporting for USF fellows, residents, and APRN preceptor programs.
- Executive & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with the Chief Clinical Officer and Director of Nursing to implement medical service changes, and acts as the medical expert for external vendors and facilities.
- Grants, Trials, & Research: Collaborates with the executive team to identify, develop, and participate in clinical trials and behavioral health grant opportunities.
- Professional Development: Maintains cutting-edge expertise and institutional knowledge in behavioral health, addiction medicine, and psychiatry.
- Ad-Hoc Responsibilities: Performs other pertinent duties as assigned to support the operational and clinical goals of the organization.
