Advanced Practice Provider
About The Position
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Join our team at Sheboygan Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, where you’ll play an essential role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to those on their journey to recovery. In this role, you’ll provide medical services, conduct physical assessments, and support patients with education and follow-up care under the guidance of a supervising physician. Collaborating with a dedicated team, you’ll help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while fostering an environment of trust and healing. If you’re passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to bring your expertise to CTC. Our Team: Sheboygan Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Sheboygan, WI is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Age Group/Range: Adults Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP Part-Time Schedule: Monday - Thursday - 5:00am-10:00am Role as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: The Nurse Practitiner or Physician Assistant is an integral member of the medical team, responsible for providing high-quality medical services to patients while adhering to state licensing guidelines. This role encompasses comprehensive medical management across all levels of care offered by the clinic and involves working under the supervision of a physician to deliver patient-centered care. Responsibilities include conducting thorough physical examinations, diagnosing conditions, and formulating treatment plans. The Physician Assistant also provides patient education, coordinates referrals, and ensures appropriate follow-up care to support treatment continuity. Additionally, they may prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations and licensure requirements. This position requires a commitment to clinical excellence, adherence to legal and professional standards, and collaboration with the medical team to optimize patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program from an accredited college or university
- Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
- No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment
- Board certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Licensed to practice in the state of WI
- Active DEA license
Responsibilities
- Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education;
- Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance;
- Ensures physician medication orders are being followed. Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician;
- Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback;
- Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance;
- Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure;
- Maintains and expands knowledge base in accordance with the requirements necessary to maintain professional certification as a Physician Assistant; and,
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
