Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner
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 people with opioid addiction, and is one of the country’s largest Office-Based Opioid Treatment providers. The organization uses an evidence-based integrated care model that combines physical and behavioral healthcare. Services include medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and case management, delivered in its facilities to provide comprehensive care while helping patients continue working and caring for their families. The clinician evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and supports patients with complex addiction and substance-related health conditions; coordinates with an interdisciplinary team; and monitors patient progress and treatment plans. The position requires an active, unrestricted state medical license as a physician or nurse practitioner, current DEA licensure and prescriptive authority where applicable, and the ability to work on-site with diverse care teams.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician or nurse practitioner in the applicable state.
- Ability to prescribe buprenorphine.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial evaluations, diagnoses, 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 follow-up visits regarding patients’ progress with medication and treatment.
- Contact patients’ primary care physicians and/or specialists when necessary.
- Evaluate laboratory 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 via Tickets at Work.
- Access to federal student loan repayment assistance through STAR-approved organization status.
- Opportunities for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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