Advanced Practice Provider - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Steadfast Health•Shaker Heights, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Steadfast Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to deliver evidence-based addiction medicine in a coordinated, patient-centered care setting. The clinic provides Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), medication-assisted treatment/medications for opioid use disorder (MAT/MOUD), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services. The APP will collaborate with physicians, therapists, Medical Assistants, Peer Recovery Specialists, and other colleagues, with physician backup, specialty-trained addiction expertise, mentorship, and streamlined workflows. The position includes a manageable panel of approximately 80–100 patients, 60-minute initial visits, and 20-minute follow-ups. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., including a daily 8:30–9:00 a.m. team huddle and a protected one-hour midday break. There are no nights or weekends. The role may provide occasional cross-coverage for inpatient consult APPs as needed. The position is full-time, W-2, with a salary of $130,000–$145,000, commensurate with experience, plus a 5% monthly performance-based bonus and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Steadfast Health describes its mission as making low-barrier, high-quality substance use disorder care accessible to all, using a non-punitive, harm-reductionist approach. The company welcomes applicants with lived experience of recovery and offers an opportunity to help shape the organization as it grows.

Requirements

At least 2 years of clinical experience as a provider.
Current professional background as an NP or PA-C; preferred NP specialties include FNP, AGNP, or PMHNP.
Experience in comprehensive medical and/or psychiatric evaluation and management of substance use disorders; outpatient experience is preferred.
Ability to work independently and confidently manage a full patient panel with minimal ramp-up time.
Strong knowledge of substance use disorder diagnoses, medications, and treatment modalities.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse staff, patients, and community members.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, a can-do attitude, and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Commitment to Steadfast Health’s mission of providing low-barrier, non-punitive, harm-reductionist substance use disorder care.
Ability to remain seated or standing for extended periods during visits, charting, and collaboration.
Ability to move frequently around the clinic and operate standard clinical and office equipment, including computers, medical devices, and phones.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Visual acuity and manual dexterity sufficient to perform medical procedures, assess patients, and use electronic health record systems.
Ability to communicate clearly in person and by phone, including in emotionally charged or crisis situations.
Ability to respond quickly and calmly to urgent or emergency situations in the clinic.

Nice To Haves

NP certification as FNP, AGNP, or PMHNP.
PA-C experience in internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine.
Prior outpatient clinical experience.
Experience treating substance use disorders in an outpatient setting.
Lived experience with recovery or family experience with addiction and recovery.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and manage substance use disorders and associated comorbidities in keeping with a patient-first approach.
Collaborate with clinic team members, including Medical Assistants, Peer Recovery Specialists, and therapists, to develop and carry out patient care plans.
Apply Motivational Interviewing principles to provide compassionate care and patient-centered advocacy.
Provide current, evidence-based substance use disorder therapies with guidance, oversight, and mentorship from specialty-trained addiction experts.
Identify and develop ways to improve access to care for disadvantaged and marginalized populations.
Create a warm, welcoming environment that fosters trust and strong relationships with patients and communities.
Adapt proactively and flexibly to diverse patient needs and situations.
Stay informed about medical advancements and pursue ongoing learning to support high-quality care.
Provide occasional cross-coverage for inpatient consult APPs as needed.
Participate in daily team huddles and use protected time for recharging, care planning, and administrative work.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
29 days off per year to start, including PTO, floating holidays, and paid volunteer days; time off increases on the employee’s anniversary.
Four annual Re-Fuel Days for mental health, rest, or CEU activities.
$2,000 annual CEU stipend and ongoing paid training.
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program access to therapy, legal, financial, and wellness resources.
Protected time during the workday for recharging, huddles, care planning, and administrative work.
Medical Assistant/LPN and Peer Recovery Specialist support, physician backup, collaborative care, and manageable patient panel sizes.
SoFi student loan interest rate discount.
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One year of free pet telehealth through Pawp.
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Soulside AI documentation support.
$2,000 sign-on bonus.
Salary of $130,000–$145,000, commensurate with experience, plus a 5% monthly performance-based bonus.