Part-Time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate

BAART Programs; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

BAART Treatment Centers in Topeka (Harrison), KS is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our outpatient addiction treatment program. This role supports methadone and buprenorphine treatment with patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include admitting patients, taking histories and exams, documenting in the EMR, ordering methadone dosing, and supervising dispensing under the Medical Director, with collaboration from the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of Kansas.
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.
• Six months of Addiction Medicine/MAT Experience.

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

MAT Experience

Addiction Medicine

Job description

Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Topeka (Harrison), KS

BAART Treatment Centers are dedicated to providing individualized treatment integrating pharmacotherapy, clinical counseling, recovery support and medical services.

BAART Treatment Centers, addiction treatment programs deliver medically-supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings. As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we haveunlimited opportunities for those looking to make a difference. At BAART Treatment Centerswe believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it. We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do.

Primary Job Function:

• 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

Qualifications | Education | Certifications:

• Must be licensed in the state of Kansas
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check
• Six-months of Addiction Medicine/MAT Experience

What to expect from us:

BAART, 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.

BAART 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