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Assistant Professor - IMPACT Addiction Consult Service
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2025-33395 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Faculty/Provider Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Patient Care Perform substance use disorder assessments for hospitalized and outpatient adultsTailor a patient-centered treatment plan that may include, but is not limited to, inpatient behavior plans, integration of behavioral health care (in hospital and after discharge), medication for addiction treatment, and referral to outpatient SUD treatment.Provide patient and caregiver teaching regarding substance use disorders, treatment plans, and follow-up care.Guide inpatient teams to prescribe medication for addiction treatment, including but not limited to buprenorphine/ naloxone, methadone, and naltrexone for treatment opioid use disorder, and an array of medications for alcohol use disorders.Document patient care in a clear and appropriately focused manner utilizing EPIC EMR.Assess and manage, and coordinate care with ambulatory/primay care clinics and community SUD treatment providersCollaborate with all members of the patient's care team, including interdisciplinary IMPACT; OHSU staff nurses, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, and physicians and advance practice providers across an array of disciplines (e.g. general medicine, orthopedics, general surgery); community primary care providers; infusion pharmacists; and skilled nursing rehabilitation providers and case managers. Education Participate in Addiction Medicine teaching opportunities, including but not limited to medical students, residents, addiction medicine fellows, and community providers. Specifically, this will include (but is not limited to): Supervising internal medicine and family medicine residents and the addiction medicine fellow while they rotate on IMPACT or outpatient settingsProviding lectures in the School of Medicine, if applicable Performance/Systems Improvement Participate and lead Addiction Medicine continuous quality improvement efforts across OHSU and OHSU Partners.Partner with Addiction Medicine leadership working across local, regional, and state efforts to improve SUD care locally, regionally, and nationally. Research The OHSU Section of Addiction Medicine houses robust addiction medicine research programs. While the primary duties for this position involve service and teaching, applicants are encouraged to pursue scholarly activities. Faculty may take advantage of opportunities to participate in a diverse range of existing clinical trials and health services research activities, based on their interests and training. Responsibilities
MD or DO Certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) addiction medicine board certification. New program graduates considered. Knowledge of substance use disorder assessments and treatment. Ability to manage heavy workload with multiple priorities and inflexible deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with members of a diverse interprofessional team. Ability to develop and delivery educational materials, including giving lectures and developing slide sets. Proficient in use of computing hardware and software, including personal computing hardware and software, including personal computing equipment, electronic medical record, word processing, and spreadsheet software. Regular and consistent attendance at work. Current Oregon Medical License prior to start date. Addiction Medicine board certified. DEA License and X-license.
Qualifications
American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) or American Board of Preventive Medicine-Addiction Medicine Fellowship trained2 years practice experience. Prefer experience working with adults with substance use disorders, experience working in the substance use treatment settings (including methadone treatment program) and/or community mental health and/or in hospital settings. Strong leadership and teaching experience. Experience working with diverse stakeholders to create systems change. Deep understanding of the social determinants of health and how they influence patients' experience and care. Strong leadership skills. Strong interest and experience in program development and evaluation. Strong educator skills.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
