Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Porch Light Health; Fort Collins (CO); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Loan repayment program

Malpractice insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Résumé du poste

Porch Light Health in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Addiction Medicine team. This full-time, exempt role involves telehealth and in-person patient care, focusing on MAT for opioid and alcohol use disorders.

The position requires licensure as NP/PA with DEA, 1 year clinical experience (0.5 in addiction medicine), and residency in Northern Colorado.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) required.
• Active, unrestricted state license as NP or PA with DEA registration.
• Must reside in Northern Colorado.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience, with at least 0.5 years in addiction medicine, MAT clinics.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of MAT for opioid/alcohol use disorder via Telehealth and in person.
• Prescribe and monitor MAT medications, ensuring dosing, adherence, and monitoring.
• Conduct thorough medical histories, exams, and evaluations to assess patient needs and progress.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients on substance use disorder and MAT process, and provide counseling on lifestyle changes.
• Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and coordinate care for comorbid conditions.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation for encounters, plans, and medications.
• Ensure compliance with MAT guidelines, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Communication

Telehealth

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Formation

Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing (APRN) or PA

Outils

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Description du poste

Who is Porch Light Health

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.

Who are you

Porch Light Health is looking for a Certified Physician Assistant, and/or Nurse Practitioner to work in the specialty of Addiction Medicine. This job is 40 hours per week, exempt salaried, located in Northern Colorado. The medical Provider will see patients via telehealth and in person. You would be helping persons suffering from addiction or substance use disorder such as alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and benzodiazepines, etc. No prior addiction medicine experience is necessary. Emergency Room, Primary care, or psych experience is helpful. Must have an interest in helping underserved populations and be willing to learn new concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of patients seeking MAT for opioid or alcohol use disorder through Telehealth.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and monitor MAT medications (e.g., oral and injectable buprenorphine and naltrexone), ensuring appropriate dosing, adherence, and monitoring for potential side effects.
• Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct thorough medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations to assess patient needs and treatment progress.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, counselors, peer workers, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Patient Education: Educate patients on the nature of substance use disorder and the MAT process, and provide counseling on lifestyle changes, coping mechanisms, and return-to-use prevention.
• Follow-Up Care: Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed, and coordinating care for any comorbid conditions.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) for all patient encounters, treatment plans, and medication management.
• Compliance & Regulations: Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including MAT guidelines, HIPAA, and appropriate documentation of controlled substances.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary, ensuring patient and staff safety at all times.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance patient care outcomes and clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing (APRN), physician assistant (PA), or other related field.
• Licensing & Certification: Active, unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). (Board Certification) Active DEA registration status.
• Location: Must reside in Northern Colorado
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, with at least 0.5 years in addiction medicine, specifically in MAT clinics.
• Training & Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of MAT protocols, medications, and treatment for opioid, stimulant, benzodiazepine, and alcohol use disorders. Experience with behavioral health and counseling approaches is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance and documentation requirements in MAT settings
  • Strong Telehealth background

Job Type

Full-time, salaried exempt

Pay

$115,000 -$140,000 per year. The base salary offered will depend on various factors such as Education, Experience, Geographical Location, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties

• Addiction Medicine

Standard shift

• Day shift

Weekly schedule

• Standard work week is 40 hours, 8 hour shifts scheduled Monday - Friday 8:30a-6:00p including Saturday Rotation
• Primary location is Fort Collins clinic, position includes rovering to Loveland and Greeley, CO

License/Certification

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or PA certification
• license to practice in Colorado