Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

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Addiction Medicine Provider delivering virtual medication-assisted treatment for underserved patients. Managing addiction care, prescriptions, assessments, and follow-up through Telehealth.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of patients seeking MAT for opioid or alcohol use disorder through Telehealth
  • Prescribe and monitor MAT medications, including oral and injectable buprenorphine and naltrexone
  • Conduct medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations
  • Collaborate with physicians, counselors, peer workers, and other healthcare providers on individualized treatment plans
  • Educate patients about substance use disorder, MAT, lifestyle changes, coping mechanisms, and return-to-use prevention
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Coordinate care for comorbid conditions
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records for patient encounters, treatment plans, and medication management
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, MAT guidelines, HIPAA, and controlled-substance documentation requirements
  • Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts

Requirements:

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing (APRN), physician assistant (PA), or other related field
  • Active, unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Board Certification
  • Active DEA registration status
  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
  • At least 0.5 years in addiction medicine, specifically in MAT clinics
  • 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
  • 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
  • Certified Nurse Practitioner or PA certification
  • License to practice in New Mexico

Benefits:

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