Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health • Bethlehem, PA

6d • 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 experiencing substance use disorder. Spero Health provides local, affordable outpatient care, primarily for opioid addiction, and operates as an Office-Based Opioid Treatment provider.

The position is part of an integrated care model combining physical and behavioral healthcare. Services include medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and case management, with a community-based approach intended to help patients continue working and caring for their families while addressing addiction. The clinician evaluates and treats complex addiction and substance-related health conditions, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and supports patients throughout treatment.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician or nurse practitioner in the applicable state.
• Experience providing addiction medicine services for 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 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 patients’ primary care physicians 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 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 Loan Repayment Program for eligible clinicians.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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