Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine (Outpatient)

SaVida Health; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SaVida Health, a specialty medical practice in St. Albans, VT, provides outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment with medical care, counseling and coordinated toxicology testing. This role supports scheduling, patient flow, and collaborative care under the Medical Director.

The candidate will interpret test results, counsel on medication adherence, and document evaluations and follow-ups with care coordination across PCPs and specialists.

Qualifications

• EMR software experience is required.
• Current MA license with prescriptive authority in good standing.
• U.S. DEA Certificate required.
• Prior experience with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits high levels of customer service, compassion, professionalism and empathy to all patients.
• Works closely with the center administrator and medical receptionist in scheduling appointments and oversees patient flow in the office.
• Participates in provider meetings and staff meetings as determined by the Medical Director.
• Interprets test results to diagnose health issues and provides feedback to patients.
• Counsels patients regarding medication compliance.
• Completes patient evaluations and physical exams with thorough, timely documentation.
• Patient follow up visits with detailed progress notes on medication and treatment.
• Contacts patients' PCPs and/or specialists when necessary.
• Reviews medication adjustments with the Medical Director.

Skills

EMR software experience

Prescriptive authority

DEA certificate

SUD experience

Job description

SaVida Health, a specialty medical practice in St. Albans, VT, provides outpatient opiate and alcohol addiction treatment with medical care, counseling and coordinated toxicology testing. This role supports scheduling, patient flow, and collaborative care under the Medical Director.

The candidate will interpret test results, counsel on medication adherence, and document evaluations and follow-ups with care coordination across PCPs and specialists.