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Addiction Medicine Physician

St. Joseph's Health · stjosephhealth.com
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Addiction medicine physician.

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Found
28 d ago · posted 2026-09-04
Location as listed
Paterson, NJ, United States
Role
Physician / Doctor
Source
The company’s own careers site

Full description

We are seeking a board-certified, fellowship-trained Addiction Medicine Physician to join our multidisciplinary team. This full-time position combines outpatient clinic coverage five days per week with inpatient consultation support across the hospital. The physician will serve as a clinical leader in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring conditions. Outpatient Clinic and Inpatient Consultative Services Provide direct patient care five days per week in the Addiction Medicine clinic Provide as needed inpatient consultative services for admitted patients with substance use disorder management needs (see below) Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance use disorders Prescribe and manage medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in compliance with current DEA regulations and NJ state law Collaborate with behavioral health, social work, and care coordination teams to support patient retention and recovery Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinic operations meetings Lead development of a MAT bridge program in partnership with the Emergency Department and aligned with the goal to reduce 30-day substance use disorder readmissions. Inpatient Consultation Respond to consult requests from inpatient units including the ED, trauma service, medicine, and surgical floors Assess and manage acute withdrawal syndromes, initiate bridge treatment, and develop discharge plans with transition to outpatient care Provide education and guidance to inpatient teams on SUD identification and evidence-based management Partner with case management and social work on complex discharge planning for high-risk patients General Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR Adhere to all hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, and applicable NJ state regulations Contribute to staff and resident education as clinically appropriate Participate in on-call coverage rotation as required MD or DO from an accredited medical school Completion of an ACGME-accredited Addiction Medicine fellowship Board certification in Addiction Medicine (ABPM or ABAM) — required; candidates with active board eligibility and a clear timeline to certification will be considered Experience with hospital-based MAT bridge programs or Emergency Department SUD intervention protocols preferred Current New Jersey medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date Current DEA registration Demonstrated experience managing patients with complex SUD and co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a high-volume, multidisciplinary urban hospital environment

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