Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company matched 401(k)

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Discounts via Tickets at Work

Descripción de la vacante

Spero Health, Inc. is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our OBOT team in Indiana. The role focuses on medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine, integrated with counseling and case management to support patients with substance use disorders.

We operate as a leading outpatient OBOT provider, offering comprehensive care that enables patients to manage illness and improve relationships while maintaining work and family obligations.

Formación

• Active and unrestricted medical license in the applicable state.
• Experience providing addiction medicine services for complex patients.
• Current DEA licensure and prescriptive authority.
• Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide initial evaluation and treatment for individuals with addiction and related health conditions.
• Complete documentation to support billing for services.
• Educate patients on illness, prognosis, and care plans.
• Interpret tests and provide feedback on health issues.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team for medical and behavioral care.
• Manage patient follow-ups on medication and treatment progress.
• Refer to PCP or specialists when necessary.
• Oversee progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and CME credits.

Conocimientos

Medical license

DEA licensure

Addiction medicine experience

Prescriptive authority

On-site collaboration

EMR proficiency

Herramientas

Electronic Medical Records

Descripción del empleo

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/