Part-Time NP/PA: Outpatient Opioid Treatment Specialist

BayMark Health Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Candidate Referral Program

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

BayMark Health Services seeks a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Springfield, IL to support MedMark Treatment Centers’ outpatient opioid treatment program. Responsibilities include intake, history and physicals, EMR documentation, and coordinating methadone/buprenorphine dosing with the medical team.

Must hold Illinois NP/PA license with drug rehabilitation knowledge; compassion for diverse populations is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in good standing with the State of Illinois.
• Drug rehabilitation training/knowledge required.
• Must be able to interact compassionately with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admitting patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment
• To obtain a history and physical exam
• Documentation into the EMR, entering orders for methadone dosing in the EMR or writing a buprenorphine prescription
• To authorize and supervise dispensing of daily narcotic replacement therapy and other medication by medical staff in the Medical Director's absence.
• Consistently monitoring patient dosages in conjunction with the Program Physician/Medical Director, Treatment Center Director, Counselors and Dosing Nurses
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Skills

Licensed NP/PA in Illinois

Job description

BayMark Health Services seeks a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Springfield, IL to support MedMark Treatment Centers’ outpatient opioid treatment program. Responsibilities include intake, history and physicals, EMR documentation, and coordinating methadone/buprenorphine dosing with the medical team.

Must hold Illinois NP/PA license with drug rehabilitation knowledge; compassion for diverse populations is essential.