Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health, INC.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Wellness programs

EAP

Discounts

Résumé du poste

Spero Health, INC. seeks an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient team providing medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care and support recovery.

Eligible candidates must hold an active medical license in the U.S. and DEA certification, with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine. Competitive benefits and loan forgiveness programs are offered.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Current DEA licensure and prescriptive authority.
• Experience delivering addiction medicine services.
• Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams.

Responsabilités

• Provide initial evaluation and treatment for individuals with addiction.
• Document thoroughly to support billing for services.
• Educate patients about illness, prognosis and treatment plans.
• Interpret test results and provide feedback to patients.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary behavioral health teams.
• Follow up on patients' progress and adjust treatment plans.
• Maintain licensure and CME credits.

Connaissances

Active medical license

DEA license

Addiction medicine experience

Team collaboration

Communication

Time management

Clinical knowledge

Formation

MD or DO

Outils

EMR software

Description du poste

Description

Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our team!

This position is for an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine to join our team to fulfill its mission of "Saving Lives, Instilling Hope, and Restoring Relationships" to those suffering from substance use disorder. We provide local and affordable outpatient care primarily to those suffering from opioid addiction, and we operate as one of the largest Office Base Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers in the country.

Spero Health utilizes an innovative evidenced-based integrated care model that combines both physical and behavioral healthcare services under one roof to treat the whole patient. We offer medication-assisted treatment along with counseling and case management within our facilities in order to bring the most comprehensive level of care to the patients that we serve while our community-based approach to treatment allows patients to continue working and caring for their families as they overcome addiction.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance related health conditions.
• Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.
• Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan.
• Interpreting test results to diagnosis any health issues and provide feedback to patients.
• Educating and counseling patients regarding medication compliance.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral health services as well.
• Patient follow-up visits regarding patients' progress with medication and/or treatment.
• Contacts patient's PCP and/or specialist(s) when necessary.
• Evaluates lab results and provides consultation with APPs regarding abnormal results.
• Reviews and oversees progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments.
• Maintains required licensure, certifications and CME credits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician or nurse practitioner within the applicable state.
• Experience providing addiction medicine services for both medically and socially complex populations; Experience managing complex substance use disorders.
• Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
• Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in state(s) where applicable.
• Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.
• Effective time management and communication skills.
• Computer literate and experience with Electronic Medical Records.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
• Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts via Tickets at Work

LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS:

• Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
• Please see the website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

• Opportunities for growth - we encourage our teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us

Check out our website below for more information

https://sperohealth.com/