Physician

Who is Alpharus Health?

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you have the opportunity to find both personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

Location: 3828 W. Taylor Chicago, IL 60624

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Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, business hours with occasional weekends

Physicians are responsible for:

• Supervising the medical services and general health care of clients at the Center. Providing medical expertise in the development of new or revised treatment techniques and procedure. Ensuring the medical care practices and documentation comply with all applicable licensing and accreditation standards. Reviews medical policies and procedures to ensure compliance with licensing and associated standards. Develops goals and objectives for improving client medical care and related services to improve overall program quality and effectiveness. • Oversees services received from registered nurses or other state licensed staff to ensure appropriateness of treatment. Reviews documentation to ensure medical records meet established guidelines for sound medical practice. • Acts as attending physician for clients admitted to his/her services, reviewing admission records and discharge plans and authorizing client medical treatment or issuing referrals to local hospitals for additional treatment. Provides on-site medical clinic services in accordance with established schedule. Confers with Director, Clinical Director and other medical advisory staff to identify and/or resolve client treatment issues. • Develops and provides training on general medical issues and specific updates related to addictions or substance abuse treatment for clinical staff as appropriate. Participates in performance improvement activities • Performs other duties as they might be assigned including ordering laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluating the data, and occasional travel to various locations and Centers for reviews and/or audits and advisory committee meetings.