Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Deliver clinical assessments, diagnoses, and ongoing management for patients seeking Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid or alcohol use disorder via Telehealth.

• Prescribe and monitor MAT medications, which include both oral and injectable buprenorphine and naltrexone.

• Perform medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.

• Collaborate with physicians, counselors, peer support workers, and other healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans.

• Educate patients regarding substance use disorders, MAT, lifestyle modifications, coping strategies, and prevention of relapse.

• Track patient progress, modify treatment plans, and coordinate care for any comorbid conditions.

• Keep accurate and timely electronic health records for patient interactions, treatment plans, and medication management.

• Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations, MAT guidelines, HIPAA, and documentation requirements for controlled substances.

• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when required.

• Engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing (APRN), physician assistant (PA), or a related field.

• Active, unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).

• Board Certification.

• Active DEA registration status.

• A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, including at least 0.5 years in addiction medicine, specifically within MAT clinics.

• Comprehensive knowledge of MAT protocols, medications, and treatments for opioid, stimulant, benzodiazepine, and alcohol use disorders.

• Experience in behavioral health and counseling approaches is advantageous.

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Outstanding communication skills, with the capability to establish rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and documentation necessities in MAT environments.

• Robust Telehealth experience.

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or PA certification.

• License to practice in Colorado.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k).

• Dental insurance.

• Health insurance.

• Loan repayment program.

• Malpractice insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Vision insurance.