NP/PA – Addiction Medicine (Casual)

About the role

Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted in age-related category and area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with substance use disorders across Duluth and a growing regional network of urban and rural communities.
• Evaluates and follows up care related to substance use disorders in inpatient settings.
• Care of patients may include management of a substance use disorder, treatment options, initiation and management of pharmacotherapies, acute or chronic pain control, perioperative management of medications, questions about substance use disorder management, guidance on safe disposition planning, and establishing outpatient follow-up.
• Commitment to education and collaboration with medical students, residents, and other healthcare learners, with opportunities to participate in teaching and mentorship.

Requirements

• APRN, NP, or PA certified in Addiction Medicine or completion of Addiction Medicine training.
• Excellent team player. Must work well with physicians, other consultants, patients, and small teams.
• Strong commitment to caring for patients both in Duluth and regionally.
• Demonstrated commitment to education and working with medical students and other healthcare trainees.
• Interest in contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals through teaching, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• NP/PA – Addiction Medicine – Casual
• Education Qualifications: NP/PA – Addiction Medicine – Casual

Skills

• Advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills.
• Collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Healthcare provision to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
• Substance use disorder management.
• Telehealth support.
• Collaboration with medical students, residents, and other healthcare learners.

Benefits

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Pay

$57.42 - $80.39 / hour FTE: 0

Schedule

Day Rotation (United States of America)