Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health • Glendale, WI

1d • 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 suffering from substance use disorder. Spero Health provides local, affordable outpatient care, primarily for people experiencing opioid addiction, and operates as a large Office Based Opioid Treatment provider. Its evidence-based integrated care model combines physical and behavioral healthcare. Treatment includes medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and case management, delivered in facilities through a community-based approach that allows patients to continue working and caring for their families.

The clinician provides evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for patients with complex addiction and substance-related health conditions. They educate and counsel patients, coordinate care with patients’ primary care providers and specialists when needed, and work with an interdisciplinary team to provide medical and behavioral health services. The position also includes reviewing test and lab results, overseeing treatment plans, documenting services, and maintaining required licensure, certifications, and continuing medical education.

Requirements

• Active and 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 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 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 comprehensive care planning.
• 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 patients’ primary care providers and/or specialists when necessary.
• Evaluate lab 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 via Tickets at Work.
• Access to federal student loan repayment assistance through the STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) program.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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