Provider - Nurse Practitioner/ Physician's Assistant

Avenues Recovery

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid EAP

Job summary

Avenues Recovery in Baton Rouge seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant to lead medical care for clients across treatment options. You will develop treatment plans, monitor medications, and coordinate with medical and clinical teams to ensure seamless care delivery.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, timely orders, and collaboration with UR and extended teams to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Master's degree in medicine or related field and related certifications.
Valid state medical license and DEA certification required.
3–5 years of related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Create medical care treatment plans and monitor/medication management for each client.
Stabilize patients to enable engagement in treatment and care planning.
Update orders, review UDS, med and lab orders, and address results.
Collaborate with medical, clinical, and UR teams for coordinated care.
Document all medical interventions and directives thoroughly.
Maintain daily/weekly appointment schedules efficiently.

Skills

Acute observational skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Collaborative & multitasking

Education

Master's degree in medical field

State medical license

Federal DEA certification

Job description

Who We Are:

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care - including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services. Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. Yet despite our excellence, our greatest strength remains the staff we cull from across the nation. If you're a compassionate professional who appreciates stimulating yet meaningful work, we warmly invite you to join our all-star team.

Now hiring Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant at Avenues Recovery in Baton Rouge!

What You'll Do:

Create individual medical care treatment plans and provide medical monitoring/ medication management for each client throughout treatment
Provide quality medical care to stabilize patients and enable them to fully engage in treatment
Update pharmacy orders, create UDS, med and lab orders, and review and address UDS and lab results
Collaborate with extended medical, clinical, and UR teams for seamless coordination of care
Maintain thorough documentation of all medical interventions, consultations, and directives
Complete daily and weekly client appointment schedule in timely and efficient manner

What We're Looking For:

Master's degree in medical field, and related certifications
Valid state medical license
Federal DEA certification
Acute observational and critical thinking skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong collaborative and multitasking skills
Preferred: 3-5 years of experience in a related clinical setting

Why Join Us?

Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where every person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family, you'll be eligible for the following benefits package: