Addiction Medicine NP/PA: Methadone & MAT (CA)

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity &&

Job summary

BAART Treatment Centers in Visalia/Porterville, CA is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our outpatient addiction treatment team. You will assist in admitting patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine treatment, perform histories and physicals, document in EMR, and manage dosing under supervision.

You will monitor dosages with the Medical Director and collaborate with clinicians and nursing staff in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of California.
• 1–2 years of addiction medicine/MAT experience.
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admitting patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment.
• Obtain a history and physical exam.
• Documentation into the EMR, entering orders for methadone dosing in the EMR or writing a buprenorphine prescription.
• Authorize and supervise dispensing of daily narcotic replacement therapy and other medication by medical staff in the Medical Director’s absence.
• Monitor patient dosages in conjunction with the Program Physician/Medical Director, Treatment Center Director, Counselors and Dosing Nurses.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

CA licensure

Job description

BAART Treatment Centers in Visalia/Porterville, CA is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our outpatient addiction treatment team. You will assist in admitting patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine treatment, perform histories and physicals, document in EMR, and manage dosing under supervision.

You will monitor dosages with the Medical Director and collaborate with clinicians and nursing staff in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting.