Nurse Practitioner

Community Medical Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 110,208 - 115,718; Full time

Job summary

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring immediately for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support patients recovering from opioid use disorders in an outpatient setting in Oregon. The role offers a consistent Mon-Fri schedule from 7am to 3:30pm and compensation of $80-$84 per hour.

CMS provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employment.
• Unrestricted DEA license.
• CPR Certification Required.
• First Aid Certification Required.
• Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and opioid treatment preferred.
• Experience documenting into an electronic medical record.
• Ability to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis test.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and patient assessments before initial dose of medication.
• Manage ongoing treatment including signing medical orders and treatment plans.
• Document requirements and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Coordinate case management for patients with chronic health issues and medication management.
• Facilitate referrals and collaborate with the Medical Director to address patient healthcare needs.
• Educate patients and families on medication actions, side effects, and health/nutrition habits.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Job description

Description

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-330pm

Pay: $80-$84/hr

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring immediately a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether performing physical exams and assessments or prescribing and managing patient methadone treatment plans, your work will help foster a safe place for anyone beginning their recovery journey with us.

As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.

Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package for full‑time employees that includes:

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• 401K retirement plan with match
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
• Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
• Ongoing professional development

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic.
• Enjoys a consistent, full‑time schedule.
• Has experience working with multi‑cultural and low socio‑economic individuals.

To thrive in this role, you must be able to:

• Bring sensitivity to the needs of those who are chemically dependent.
• Ensure all medical evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations are complete before patients receive initial dose of medication.
• Manage ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation required by state and federal laws.
• Maintain responsibility for patients’ case management, including chronic health problems, health conditions, and prescription medication management.
• Accurately complete same‑day clinical documentation using required visit templates entered into the Electronic Health Record.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for continuum of care.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure patients’ healthcare needs are met.
• Educate patients, families, staff, and community members on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employment
• Unrestricted DEA license
• CPR Certification Required
• First Aid Certification Required
• Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
• Experience documenting into an electronic medical record
• Ability to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis test

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About Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF‑accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication‑assisted treatment and one‑on‑one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

Our Commitment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Conditions

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.