ARNP or PA-C - Addiction Medicine Provider

Drips.com; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 141,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Malpractice coverage

CME reimbursement

Job summary

Ideal Option PLLC is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Lewiston, ID clinic. In this role, you’ll provide life-changing care to patients struggling with substance use disorders, from initial stabilization to long-term maintenance.

The position offers competitive pay with full benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and more. Experience in addiction medicine is not required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Active DEA license is required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage patients on maintenance medications for substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with behavioral health and care coordination teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Documentation

Education

Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Active DEA license

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Addiction Medicine – Full-Time (W2)

Ideal Option PLLC

Location: Lewiston, ID (100% on-site)

Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Thursday)

Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (W-2)

Compensation: $68-$74/hr

Please note: We are not currently hiring for part-time, 1099/contract, or remote/hybrid positions.

About Ideal Option

Ideal Option is a national leader in outpatient addiction medicine, dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders with evidence-based, compassionate care. Since 2012, we’ve grown to 80+ clinics across 9 states, empowering thousands of patients each week to reclaim their lives, reunite with family, and rebuild their futures.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a passionate full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Lewiston clinic team. In this role, you’ll provide life-changing care to patients throughout the continuum of recovery - from initial stabilization to long-term maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new and established patient assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders, including opioids, alcohol, stimulants, and sedatives
• Initiate and manage patients on buprenorphine and other maintenance medications for substance use disorders
• Administer long-acting injectable medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone)
• Monitor response to treatment, adjust medications, and review lab results
• Collaborate with behavioral health and care coordination teams
• Document appropriately in our EMR (eCW)
• Deliver care both in-person and via telemedicine

Benefits

• Competitive pay and full benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Malpractice coverage
• ASAM membership
• UpToDate license
• Reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME) expenses

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Active DEA license
• Strong and efficient communication and documentation skills
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered addiction care
• No prior addiction medicine experience required!

Join us in making a difference - one patient, one family, and one community at a time.