ARNP or PA-C - Addiction Medicine Provider

Ideal Option PLLC; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 96,432 - 107,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Yakima is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide on-site addiction medicine care. Responsibilities include patient assessments, managing treatment plans, and collaborating with behavioral health teams. Ideal candidates will have an active NP/PA and DEA license but no prior addiction medicine experience is required. Competitive pay and full benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Active DEA license to manage patients on medication.
• Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for substance use disorders.
• Initiate and manage medication for patients.
• Collaborate with behavioral health teams and document in EMR.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Documentation skills

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: Yakima WA (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: $70-$78/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 Yakima 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

What We Offer

• 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

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

Requirements

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!