Upward Health · 16 hours ago
Addiction Medicine Physician
New Orleans, Louisiana
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expUpward Health is an in-home, multidisciplinary medical group providing 24/7 whole-person care. As an Addiction Medicine Physician, you will diagnose and treat substance use disorders, manage complex cases, and deliver care primarily through telehealth and in-home visits to improve patient outcomes.
Health CareMedicalService Industry
Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat substance use disorders using evidence-based practices
Conduct comprehensive substance use and risk assessments
Initiate and manage medication-assisted treatment, including buprenorphine and naltrexone
Monitor treatment response, relapse risk, and medication adherence
Manage withdrawal risk and escalate care when clinically indicated
Treat co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions in collaboration with internal providers
Provide care primarily through telehealth visits
Complete limited in-home visits when medically necessary
Deliver care with consistency, clarity, and a patient-centered approach
Collaborate with Addiction Counselors, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing, and Care Specialists
Contribute to individualized treatment plans aligned to patient goals
Support transitions of care following hospitalizations, detox admissions, or residential treatment
Communicate clinical updates, risks, and treatment changes clearly and timely
Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically sound documentation
Ensure prescribing aligns with federal, state, and organizational requirements
Support quality improvement efforts through clinical participation and feedback
Identify patient safety concerns and escalate appropriately
Build trust with patients through respectful, direct communication
Set clear expectations related to treatment plans and recovery progress
Support engagement for patients with historical disengagement or care avoidance
Qualification
Required
MD or DO with board certification or eligibility in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry
Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one practicing state
DEA registration with eligibility to prescribe buprenorphine
Minimum two years of experience treating substance use disorders
Strong knowledge of medication-assisted treatment and relapse prevention
Comfort delivering care through telehealth platforms
Experience working with Medicaid or Medicare populations
Experience treating patients with complex medical, psychiatric, and social needs
Preferred
Multi-state licensure preferred or willingness to obtain additional licenses
Company
Upward Health
Upward Health is a home-based medical group specializing in primary medical and behavioral care for individuals with complex needs.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.75MKey Investors
Trinity CapitalHeritage GroupNoro-Moseley Partners
2025-01-16Series C
2025-01-16Debt Financing· $20M
2022-09-13Series B
Leadership Team
Benjamin Hamawy
Chief Financial Officer
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