Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health, INC. • Fort Wayne, IN

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner who can prescribe buprenorphine. The role supports the organization’s mission of saving lives, instilling hope, and restoring relationships for people experiencing substance use disorder. Spero Health provides local, affordable outpatient care, primarily for people with opioid addiction, and is one of the largest Office-Based Opioid Treatment providers in the country.

The position delivers care through an evidence-based integrated model that combines physical and behavioral healthcare. Services include medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and case management, provided within Spero Health facilities. The community-based approach helps patients continue working and caring for their families while addressing addiction.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted physician or nurse practitioner medical license in the applicable state.
• Experience providing addiction medicine services to medically and socially complex populations.
• Experience managing complex substance use disorders.
• Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
• Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in applicable states.
• Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.
• Effective time-management and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and experience with Electronic Medical Records.
• Ability to prescribe buprenorphine.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for people with complex addiction and substance-related health conditions.
• Complete appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.
• Educate patients about illness and prognosis to clarify patient and family goals of care and support comprehensive care planning.
• Interpret test results, diagnose health issues, and provide feedback to patients.
• Educate and counsel patients regarding medication compliance.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide medical and behavioral healthcare.
• Conduct patient follow-up visits to assess progress with medication and treatment.
• Contact patients’ primary care physicians and/or specialists when necessary.
• Evaluate laboratory results and consult with APPs regarding abnormal results.
• Review and oversee progress and treatment plans, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and CME credits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and health savings account.
• Vision, life, and disability insurance, 100% company paid.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement program with company match.
• Wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement and smoking cessation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounts through Tickets at Work.
• Access to assistance paying off federal student loans through STAR-approved organization programs.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed