Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA-C) –$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Steadfast Health•Winston-Salem, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Steadfast Health is hiring an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient care for patients with substance use disorders (SUD) at its Winston-Salem clinic. The clinic will offer Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services, and medication for addiction treatment (MAT/MOUD). The role is part of a collaborative team that includes physicians, therapists, medical assistants, and Peer Recovery Specialists, and will help shape the clinic as a founding team member. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no nights, weekends, or on-call duties. Patient visits include 60-minute initial sessions and 20-minute follow-ups, with an hour of protected time built into each day. The team holds a daily morning huddle, and the provider has dedicated MA/LPN support, on-site therapists, Peer Recovery Specialists, and a collaborating physician available for consultation. Compensation is a $130,000–$145,000 base salary depending on experience, plus a 5% monthly performance-based bonus and a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Soulside AI documentation support is provided. Steadfast Health describes its approach as low-barrier, high-quality, non-punitive, and harm-reduction-focused care. The position includes protected daily time for recharging, clinical supervision, huddles, care planning, and administrative work, as well as a CEU stipend, paid training, mentorship, and leadership pathways.

Requirements

Active NP license (FNP, AGNP, or PMHNP preferred) or PA-C, with North Carolina licensure or eligibility and DEA registration.
At least 2 years of clinical experience; outpatient experience is preferred.
Experience evaluating and managing patients in SUD treatment, preferably in an outpatient setting.
Strong knowledge of SUD diagnoses, medications, and treatment modalities.
Ability to manage a full patient panel confidently with minimal ramp-up.
Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to continuous learning.
Alignment with the mission of low-barrier, non-punitive, harm-reduction SUD care.

Nice To Haves

FNP, AGNP, or PMHNP specialization for Nurse Practitioners.
Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine experience for Physician Assistants.
Outpatient clinical experience.
Outpatient SUD treatment experience.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and manage substance use disorders and associated comorbidities using evidence-based pharmacotherapy and treatment planning.
Work with Medical Assistants, Peer Recovery Specialists, and Therapists to develop and carry out coordinated patient care plans.
Apply Motivational Interviewing principles within a low-barrier, non-punitive, harm-reduction model.
Help improve access to care for underserved and marginalized communities.
Stay current with advances in addiction medicine through continuing education and paid training.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus.
5% monthly performance-based bonus.
29 days off per year to start, including PTO, floating holidays, and paid volunteer days; time off increases with tenure.
Four annual Re-Fuel Days for mental health, rest, or CEU activities.
Protected time each day for recharging, clinical supervision, huddles, care planning, and administrative work.
$2,000 annual CEU stipend and ongoing paid training.
Mentorship from specialty-trained addiction experts and leadership pathways.
Malpractice coverage.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Free, confidential EAP access to therapy, legal, financial, and wellness resources.
SoFi student loan interest rate discount.
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