ARNP or PA-C - Addiction Medicine Provider
About The Position
Ideal Option PLLC is seeking a passionate full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Lewiston clinic team. In this role, you will provide life-changing care to patients throughout the continuum of recovery - from initial stabilization to long-term maintenance. The position involves conducting patient assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, initiating and managing patients on buprenorphine and other maintenance medications, administering long-acting injectable medications, monitoring treatment response, adjusting medications, reviewing lab results, collaborating with behavioral health and care coordination teams, and documenting appropriately in the EMR (eCW). Care will be delivered both in-person and via telemedicine.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
- Active DEA license
- Strong and efficient communication and documentation skills
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered addiction care
Nice To Haves
- No prior addiction medicine experience required!
Responsibilities
- Conduct new and established patient assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders, including opioids, alcohol, stimulants, and sedatives
- Initiate and manage patients on buprenorphine and other maintenance medications for substance use disorders
- Administer long-acting injectable medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone)
- Monitor response to treatment, adjust medications, and review lab results
- Collaborate with behavioral health and care coordination teams
- Document appropriately in our EMR (eCW)
- Deliver care both in-person and via telemedicine
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Malpractice coverage
- ASAM membership
- UpToDate license
- Reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME) expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
