Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner who is able 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 operates as one of the country’s largest Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers. Spero Health’s evidence-based integrated care model combines physical and behavioral healthcare under one roof. Care includes medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and case management. Its community-based approach is designed to help patients continue working and caring for their families while overcoming addiction. The clinician evaluates and treats patients with complex addiction and substance-related health conditions, coordinates with an interdisciplinary care team, and provides ongoing follow-up and support. The position is on-site and involves working with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.
Requirements
- Active and 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals 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 development of a comprehensive care plan.
- 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 therapy and behavioral health services.
- Conduct patient follow-up visits regarding progress with medication and/or treatment.
- Contact a patient’s primary care physician and/or specialist when necessary.
- Evaluate lab results and consult with APPs regarding abnormal results.
- Review and oversee progress and treatment plans, including making adjustments.
- Maintain required licensure, certifications, and CME 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 via Tickets at Work
- Access to assistance paying off federal student loans through STAR-approved organization status
- Career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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