Physician (Addiction Medicine)
Company: New Season
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Job Summary: Assists in providing patient care,
including patient evaluations and health screenings. Supports
Medical Director by performing intake, discharge, and
administrative procedures while communicating effectively with the
nursing staff, counselors, and Program Director. Essential
Functions: Physical examination of all patients upon admission,
including, without limitation, annual physical examinations and
health examinations, and review with patients of admissions-related
laboratory results. All examinations shall be performed in
accordance with the applicable rules and regulations for medically
monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state in which the
clinic operates. Issuance of patient medication changed orders and
such verbal orders as may be issued, as applicable to state rules
and regulations. Completion of readmission physical examinations
and annual physical examinations of all patients. Availability to
staff for emergency management of patient care Referral of patients
to primary care providers for medical conditions other than
narcotic addiction Training of nursing staff Supervision of nursing
staff regarding changes in medication dosage via verbal or written
orders Provides reports as requested Attends weekly treatment team
meetings with counselors or documents in the patient record as an
alternative. The Program Physician is the professional tasked with
labeling medication bottles in the absence of the Pharmacist. The
program physician will work under the direction of a medical
doctor. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:
(Scope of the person’s authority, including a list of jobs that
report to this job). None Essential Qualifications: (To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and
ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Licensure/Certification: Medical Doctor in the state
where the clinic is located Required Knowledge: Must be computer
literate and have knowledge of all Microsoft products, especially
Microsoft Outlook and Office, Google Suite, as well as Call Center
hardware and software. Preferred Knowledge: 1 year of EMR
experience Experience Required: One year of experience in the field
of Substance Abuse is preferred. Skill and Ability: Must possess
excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, be able to
multitask, prioritize, and be dependable, reliable, and flexible.
Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. Job or State
Requirements MD License in the State of AL, 1 year addiction
experience preferred
Keywords: New Season, Auburn , Physician (Addiction Medicine), Healthcare , Birmingham, Alabama
