Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health, Inc.; East Germantown (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

PTO and paid holidays

Wellness programs

EAP

Discounts

Job summary

Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our team and fulfill our mission of Saving Lives, Instilling Hope, and Restoring Relationships for those suffering from substance use disorders. We provide outpatient care and operate as one of the largest OBOT providers in the country.

The role requires the ability to prescribe buprenorphine, work on-site with an interdisciplinary team, and deliver comprehensive medical and behavioral health services to

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted medical license in the applicable state.
• Current DEA licensure and prescriptive authority.
• Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams.
• Strong time management and communication skills; computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for individuals with addiction.
• Documentation to support professional billing for services.
• Educate patients and families about illness, prognosis and care plans.
• Interpret test results and provide feedback to patients.
• Counsel patients on medication adherence and treatment options.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide medical and behavioral health services.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Coordinate with PCPs and specialists as necessary.
• Review labs and consult with APPs on abnormal results.
• Maintain licensure, certifications and CME credits.

Skills

Medical license

DEA license & prescriptive authority

On-site work

Time management

Communication skills

EMR experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

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.

Job Type

Full-time

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/