Addiction Medicine Jobs
Here at The Medicus Firm, we’re dedicated to helping you further your career in medicine. We have a variety of unique positions available, ranging from Neonatology to Trauma Surgery. In addition to our job board, we have a job satisfaction report, a practice and relocation survey and a news blog. While you’re on our website, you can also take a look at the steps included in our physician recruitment process.
Education
In order to become a physician in Addiction Medicine, you are required to, at the very least, obtain a Doctorate degree. Just like doctors in other fields, you must complete at least three years of an undergraduate degree with special attention to completing relevant coursework, as well as successful MCAT testing.
Additionally, you must attend medical school for a total of four years, complete a three-year residency, and become certified through the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). After residency, you can complete a fellowship to advance your knowledge, but it is not required. Similarly, although not required, it is recommended that you obtain a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number and a Buprenorphine waiver in addition to the necessary licenses.
Skills
Some skills that a physician practicing Addiction Medicine should have are compassion, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, and communication skills.
Salary + Job Growth
As of 2021, the median salary for someone working in Addiction Medicine is $48,520 per year. With that being said, your salary can vary greatly based on your experience level and your location. By the year 2030, this role is expected to grow 23%.
Job Duties + Peers
While working in Addiction Medicine, your job duties will include things such as treating patients experiencing withdrawal symptoms, physical and mental treatment in an effort to prevent relapse, and treatment of infectious diseases as a result of addiction.
Work Environment
In this role, you can expect to work in practice settings such as ambulatory care, acute care, long-term care facilities, psychiatric settings, and residential facilities such as nursing homes.
Benefits
A major benefit of working in Addiction Medicine is that the field is ever-growing. There is an abundance of people who require medical care as a result of their struggles. The COVID-19 pandemic increased the need for care of all kinds, including Addiction Medicine.
All in all, The Medicus Firm wants nothing more than for you to succeed. You can stand out among your peers by using The Medicus Firm as a guide to help you further your career.
