Part-Time Nurse Practitioner - Substance Use Disorder

baart-programs; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

BAART Treatment Centers in Chandler, AZ, seeks a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to contribute to addiction treatment services. The role involves admitting patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine treatment, performing histories and physical exams, documenting in EMR, and assisting with dosing and dispensing under medical direction.

Strong AZ licensure and MAT experience preferred. The work environment emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork with counselors, and monitoring

Qualifications

• Must have licensure in good standing in AZ.
• 6 months of addiction medicine/MAT experience required.
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admitting patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine treatment.
• Obtain history and perform physical examinations.
• Document in EMR and write buprenorphine prescriptions or orders.
• Authorize and supervise dispensing of daily narcotic replacement therapy in the absence of Medical Director.
• Monitor patient dosages with the Program Physician and treatment team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Addiction medicine experience

Education

AZ Licensure

Job description

Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Opportunity! Chandler, AZ

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 have licensure in good standing in the state of AZ
• 6-months of addiction medicine/MAT experience required
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check.

What to expect from us:

BAARTa 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.

BAARTis 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