Part-Time Nurse Practitioner for OTP Clinic

BayMark Health Services, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Washington, PA is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our outpatient opioid addiction treatment program. You’ll assist in admitting patients for methadone and buprenorphine treatment, perform histories and physicals, and document in the EMR.

Work closely with the medical director and dosing nurses to monitor patient dosages, authorize dispensing, and ensure safe, compliant care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as NP or PA in WA and in good standing.
• Ability to interact compassionately with a diverse population.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admitting patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment.
• Obtain a history and perform a physical examination.
• Document into the EMR and enter orders for methadone dosing or buprenorphine prescriptions.
• Authorize and supervise dispensing of daily narcotic replacement therapy when the Medical Director is absent.
• Monitor dosages in conjunction with the Program Physician, Medical Director, Counselors and Dosing Nurses.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

Licensed NP/PA

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

At MedMark, we take a patient-centered approach to opioid addiction treatment. In the first days of treatment, we’ll design an individualized plan that’s suited to your needs. We don’t just offer rehabilitation counseling and methadone treatment, MedMark clinics also provide physical evaluations, drug screenings, case management services, relapse prevention education, and after-care planning. Additionally, certain clinic locations offer methadone detox, buprenorphine maintenance, and group counseling. All of our services focus on helping you achieve long-term sobriety to enhance your wellbeing and improve your quality of life.

Part-Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity! Washington, PA

At MedMark, we take a patient-centered approach to opioid addiction treatment. In the first days of treatment, we’ll design an individualized plan that’s suited to your needs. We don’t just offer rehabilitation counseling and methadone treatment, MedMark clinics also provide physical evaluations, drug screenings, case management services, relapse prevention education, and after-care planning. Additionally, certain clinic locations offer methadone detox, buprenorphine maintenance, and group counseling. All of our services focus on helping you achieve long-term sobriety to enhance your wellbeing and improve your quality of life.

Job 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

Position Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in good standing with the State of WA


• Must be able to interact compassionately with a diverse population


• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

What to expect from us

MedMark Treatment Centers

a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

MedMark Treatment Centers

is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws