Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health • Kokomo, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine to support its 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 largest Office-Based Opioid Treatment providers in the country.

The organization uses an evidence-based integrated care model that brings physical and behavioral healthcare together. Treatment includes medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and case management. Its community-based approach enables patients to continue working and caring for their families while receiving care.

Requirements

• Active, 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 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 their illness and prognosis to clarify patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan.
• Interpret test results, 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.
• Discounts through Tickets at Work.
• Access to federal student loan repayment assistance through the STAR-approved organization program.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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