Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (OTP)

Porch Light Health; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Basic life and AD&D

PTO

Job summary

Porch Light Health's Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center in Colorado is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to lead medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in an outpatient setting. You will ensure proper medical record documentation and compliance with DEA regulations while collaborating with the medical director and clinical team.

Responsibilities include overseeing methadone dosing, maintaining records, and educating patients on treatment risks and

Qualifications

• Active Colorado license with board certification.
• 1 year MAT experience in opioid treatment setting.
• Criminal background check clearance and CPR within 3 months of hire; DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise methadone dosing and medical orders.
• Ensure accurate medical records and compliance with regulations.
• Educate patients on risks/benefits of methadone and coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Opioid treatment knowledge

ASAM criteria

Tools

DEA License

Job description

Who we are:

Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, a company of Porch Light Health is seeking a Full time Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner. Porch Light Health is a local leader in outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders. We foster a family environment where patients are treated with compassion and honesty. We believe that addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disease. Our staff is passionate about helping other people. We offer Medication Assisted Treatment and behavioral health services. We believe there is life beyond addiction and strive to help our patients discover their purpose and community in a healthy environment. We are looking for people who are willing to work in a fast paced medical environment.

Summary of Position:

Responsible for carrying out the physician’s orders regarding administration of medications – Methadone. This individual is also responsible for the completeness of all medical aspects of the medical record – including any paper documentationand all entries to the electronic health record system. The individual in this position is responsible for provision of services in the opioidtreatment program; and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and CARF standards regarding the medicaltreatment of opioid dependency/addiction.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Ensures appropriate laboratory studies have been performed and reviewed, as needed.
• Ensures that a medical evaluation, including a medical history and physical examination, has been performed at admission andannually and compliance with federal, state and DEA regulations, prior to initial methadone dose.
• Completes physical examinations, that include a medical history, an examination of body systems on all patients; and presentsmedical forms for the clinical physician’s evaluation, consultation, and signature.
• Ensures evidence of current physiologic dependence, length of history of addiction, and exceptions to criteria for admission aredocumented in the patient’s record before the patient received the initial methadone dose.
• Completes follow up medical appointments and supports the physicians/medical director in most areas outside of dosingdeterminations for methadone. All initial methadone orders and dose change orders supervised by the physician.
• Provides education to patients on the risks and benefits of opiate treatment and medical issues surrounding the use of methadone.
• Follows the guidelines for the safety and treatment of high-risk patients (e.g., pregnant women, patients with HIV, and IV drugusers).
• Coordinates care with clinical staff and other medical providers.
• Assists patients in referral services for other medical issues (co-occurring illnesses) and other medical needs.
• Continuous quality improvement (participation at in-service education and patient education).
• Ensures medication orders comply with State/DEA Regulations and HIPAA/CARF Standards.

Education, License/Certifications and Experience

• Current, Active Unrestricted License to practice medicine in the State of Colorado with Board Certification
• 1 year experience as Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant in medication assisted treatment in an opiate treatment setting.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• CPR certified within 3 months of hire for Nurse Practitioner.
• Current DEA License.

Professional Competencies:

• Knowledge of Opioid Treatment and Medication, ASAM Criteria.
• Judgment: Uses good clinical judgment in resolving medical issues related to opioid treatment and medication.
• Communication: Able to express ideas concisely and logically to ensure patient management, care, coordination, and safety.

Benefits:

• 401K
• Dental
• Health
• Vision
• LTD
• Basic Life and AD&D
• PTO/Vacation
• Sick Time

**Estimated time to fill this position is 30 days**