Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine. The role supports the organization’s mission of “Saving Lives, Instilling Hope, and Restoring Relationships” for people with substance use disorder. Spero Health provides local, affordable outpatient care, primarily for people experiencing opioid addiction, and is one of the country’s largest Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers.

Spero Health uses an evidence-based integrated care model that brings physical and behavioral healthcare together. Its facilities provide medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and case management, while its community-based approach enables patients to continue working and caring for their families during treatment. The clinician provides evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and coordinated care for patients with complex addiction and substance-related health conditions, working with interdisciplinary teams and other providers.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted medical license as a physician or nurse practitioner 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 state(s).
• 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 evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance-related health conditions.
• Complete documentation appropriate to support professional billing for services.
• Educate patients about illness and prognosis to clarify patient and family goals of care and support development of comprehensive care plans.
• Interpret test results to diagnose health issues and provide feedback to patients.
• Educate and counsel patients regarding medication compliance.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide medical and behavioral healthcare.
• Conduct patient follow-up visits regarding progress with medication and/or treatment.
• Contact patients’ primary care providers and/or specialists when necessary.
• Evaluate lab results and consult with advanced practice providers regarding abnormal results.
• Review and oversee progress and treatment plans, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing medical education credits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and health savings account.
• Vision, life, and disability insurance (100% company paid).
• Generous paid time off 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 federal student loan repayment assistance through STAR-approved organization status.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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