Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Addiction Medicine

Medix™; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a mission-driven outpatient addiction medicine team in Pueblo, Colorado. The provider will diagnose and treat substance use disorders, prescribe buprenorphine/naltrexone, and coordinate care with physicians, counselors, and peers in a high-volume clinic.

Ideal candidates have active DEA registration and at least 2 years of PA/NP experience, with a strong commitment to harm-reduction and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active DEA registration and board-eligible or -certified PA/NP.
• Minimum 2 years of PA/NP experience, preferred in addiction medicine or related fields.
• Commitment to serving underserved populations and low-barrier care settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with substance use disorders.
• Prescribe and manage buprenorphine and naltrexone therapies.
• Conduct histories, exams, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Administer intramuscular medications and monitor treatment response.
• Create individualized treatment plans with the care team.
• Educate patients on recovery and relapse prevention.
• Manage in-person and telehealth visits in the EHR.
• Ensure HIPAA and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation skills

Patient-centered care

Harm-reduction mindset

Education

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner certification and DEA registration

Job description

Seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join a mission-driven outpatient addiction medicine team in Pueblo, Colorado. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who is passionate about working with underserved populations and providing accessible, low-barrier care for individuals experiencing substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders, including opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Prescribe and manage medications for addiction treatment, including oral/injectable buprenorphine and naltrexone.
• Perform comprehensive histories, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Administer intramuscular medications and monitor patients for treatment response and side effects.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, counselors, peer support specialists, and other members of the care team.
• Provide patient education surrounding recovery, coping strategies, lifestyle changes, and return-to-use prevention.
• Manage both in-person and telehealth visits through the EHR.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA and state/federal controlled-substance regulations.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation skills when needed.
• Provide coverage as a rover one day per week at the facility.

The Practice

This is a high-volume, walk-in outpatient clinic focused on providing low-barrier, high-access addiction treatment. Providers can expect approximately 12–20 patients per day, with a minimum expected workload of 16 patients daily. New patient evaluations are scheduled for approximately 45 minutes.

Ideal Candidate

• Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Active DEA registration
• At least 2 years of PA experience preferred/required for this opening
• Background in addiction medicine, emergency medicine, primary care, behavioral health, or correctional medicine is highly valued
• Comfortable working with underserved and potentially high-acuity patient populations
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, and de-escalation skills
• Passion for harm-reduction and patient-centered addiction care