Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health • Indy East, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine to provide outpatient care for people with substance use disorder, primarily opioid addiction. The role supports Spero Health’s mission of “Saving Lives, Instilling Hope, and Restoring Relationships.”

Spero Health operates as one of the largest Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers in the country. Its evidence-based integrated care model brings physical and behavioral healthcare together, combining medication-assisted treatment with counseling and case management. The community-based approach is designed to help patients continue working and caring for their families while overcoming addiction.

The clinician provides evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for patients with complex addiction and substance-related health conditions, and works with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate medical and behavioral health services.

Requirements

• Active, 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 documentation supporting 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 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 via Tickets at Work.
• Access to federal student loan repayment assistance through the STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) program for eligible clinicians.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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