Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Full-time Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner position in Zanesville for Spero Health, providing medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction using an integrated care model. Mission: "Saving Lives, Instilling Hope, and Restoring Relationships".

Responsibilities

• Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance related health conditions.
• Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.
• Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan.
• Interpreting test results to diagnosis any health issues and provide feedback to patients.
• Educating and counseling patients regarding medication compliance.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral health services as well.
• Patient follow-up visits regarding patients' progress with medication and/or treatment.
• Contact patient's PCP and/or specialist(s) when necessary.
• Evaluates lab results and provides consultation with APPs regarding abnormal results.
• Reviews and oversees progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments.
• Maintains required licensure, certifications and CME credits.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician or nurse practitioner within the applicable state.
• Experience providing addiction medicine services for both medically and socially complex populations; Experience managing complex substance use disorders.
• Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
• Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in state(s) where applicable.
• Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.

Skills

• Effective time management and communication skills.
• Computer literate and experience with Electronic Medical Records.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
• Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts via Tickets at Work
• Loan Forgiveness Programs (including STAR loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians)

Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization, providing access to federal student loan repayment assistance.

Career development and growth opportunities are encouraged; teammates can consider new growth opportunities within the organization. More information available at https://sperohealth.com/