Nurse Practitioner/ Physicians Assistant

avenuesrecovery; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Short/Long Term Disability

Life and AD&D

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a licensed physician to lead medical care for patients across detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services. You will monitor medications, stabilize patients, and coordinate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Required qualifications include a Master’s in a medical field, valid state license, and DEA certification, along with strong communication and multitasking abilities. A supportive team and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in medical field or equivalent.
• Active, valid state medical license required.
• Federal DEA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Create individual medical care treatment plans and provide medical monitoring/medication management.
• Provide quality medical care to stabilize patients and enable treatment participation.
• Update pharmacy orders, create UDS, med and lab orders, and review results.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multitasking

Medical monitoring

Education

Master’s degree in medical field

Valid state medical license

Federal DEA certification

Job description

Overview

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care – including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services. Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. We seek compassionate professionals who appreciate stimulating yet meaningful work to join our all-star team.

Responsibilities

• Create individual medical care treatment plans and provide medical monitoring/medication management for each client throughout treatment
• Provide quality medical care to stabilize patients and enable them to fully engage in treatment
• Update pharmacy orders, create UDS, med and lab orders, and review and address UDS and lab results
• Collaborate with extended medical, clinical, and UR teams for seamless coordination of care
• Maintain thorough documentation of all medical interventions, consultations, and directives
• Complete daily and weekly client appointment schedule in a timely and efficient manner

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in medical field, and related certifications
• Valid state medical license
• Federal DEA certification
• Acute observational and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong collaborative and multitasking skills
• Preferred: 3–5 years of experience in a related clinical setting

Benefits

Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where every person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally and provide resources to help them excel. In addition to generous PTO and compensation, the following benefits are offered:

• 401K with employer match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
• Lifetime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
• Legal Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical
• Dependent Care FSA (DCF)
• Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment

Join our growing team and discover the opportunity to make an impact at Avenues. Apply today!