Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Porch Light Health•Fort Collins, CO

25d•$115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Porch Light Health is hiring a Certified Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient addiction medicine care in Northern Colorado. The position serves people experiencing substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and benzodiazepine use disorders. The provider will care for patients both in person and via telehealth, delivering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and behavioral health services in a compassionate, collaborative setting. Prior addiction medicine experience is described as unnecessary in the introductory description, although the qualifications section specifies a minimum of 0.5 years of experience in addiction medicine in MAT clinics. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position with a standard 40-hour work week. The primary location is the Fort Collins clinic, with travel between Loveland and Greeley, Colorado. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., including a Saturday rotation. The listed annual salary range is $115,000–$140,000, with the base offer depending on factors including education, experience, location, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

Master's or doctoral degree in nursing (APRN), physician assistant (PA), or another related field.
Active, unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; Colorado practice license required.
Board certification.
Active DEA registration.
Must reside in Northern Colorado.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, including at least 0.5 years in addiction medicine, specifically in MAT clinics.
In-depth knowledge of MAT protocols, medications, and treatment for opioid, stimulant, benzodiazepine, and alcohol use disorders.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Understanding of regulatory compliance and documentation requirements in MAT settings.
Strong telehealth background.
Interest in helping underserved populations and willingness to learn new concepts.

Nice To Haves

Emergency room, primary care, or psychiatric experience.
Experience with behavioral health and counseling approaches.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical assessments, diagnoses, and ongoing management for patients seeking MAT for opioid or alcohol use disorder through telehealth.
Prescribe and monitor MAT medications, including oral and injectable buprenorphine and naltrexone, ensuring appropriate dosing, adherence, and monitoring for side effects.
Conduct medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations to assess patient needs and treatment progress.
Collaborate with physicians, counselors, peer workers, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Educate patients about substance use disorder and the MAT process, and provide counseling on lifestyle changes, coping mechanisms, and return-to-use prevention.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and coordinate care for comorbid conditions.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records for patient encounters, treatment plans, and medication management.
Comply with federal and state regulations, including MAT guidelines, HIPAA, and controlled-substance documentation requirements.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary to support patient and staff safety.
Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes and clinic operations.