Who is Porch Light Health
- Porch Light Health is a local leader in outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders.
- We foster a family environment where patients are treated with compassion and honesty.
- We believe that addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disease.
- Our staff is passionate about helping other people.
- We offer Medication Assisted Treatment and behavioral health services.
- We believe there is life beyond addiction and strive to help our patients discover their purpose and community in a healthy environment.
Who are you
- Porch Light Health is looking for a certified Physician Assistant, and/or Nurse Practitioner to work in the specialty of Addiction Medicine.
- We encourage new grads to apply as we will train you in the Addiction Medicine specialty.
- This job is Part-Time, clinic-based, located in Cortez, Colorado.
- The medical Provider will see patients in clinic as well as via telehealth.
- You would be helping persons suffering from addiction or substance use disorder such as alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and benzodiazepines, etc.
- No prior addiction medicine experience is necessary.
- Emergency Room, Primary care, or psych experience is helpful.
- Must have an interest in helping underserved populations and be willing to learn new concepts.
- The ability to administer intramuscular medication by injection is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient
- Care: Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of patients seeking MAT for opioid or alcohol use disorder.
- Medication
- Management: Prescribe and monitor MAT medications (e.g., oral and injectable buprenorphine and naltrexone), ensuring appropriate dosing, adherence, and monitoring for potential side effects.
- Comprehensive
- Assessments: Conduct thorough medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations to assess patient needs and treatment progress.
- Collaborative
- Care: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, counselors, peer workers, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Patient
- Education: Educate patients on the nature of substance use disorder and the MAT process, and provide counseling on lifestyle changes, coping mechanisms, and return-to-use prevention.
- Follow-Up
- Care: Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed, and coordinating care for any comorbid conditions.
Documentation
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) for all patient encounters, treatment plans, and medication management.
- Compliance &
- Regulations: Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including MAT guidelines, HIPAA, and appropriate documentation of controlled substances.
- Crisis
- Intervention: Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary, ensuring patient and staff safety at all times.
- Quality
- Improvement: Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance patient care outcomes and clinic operations.
Qualifications
Education: Master's or Doctoral degree in nursing (APRN), physician assistant (PA), or other related field. Licensing & Certification: Active, unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA). Active DEA registration status.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, with at least 0.5 years in addiction medicine, specifically in MAT clinics.
- Training &
- Knowledge: 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.
Skills
- 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
- Job
- Type:
- Part-time, on specific days from 8:30am-4:30pm
Pay
$60 - $80 per hour. The base salary offered will depend on various factors such as Education, Experience, Geographical Location, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.
Benefits: Sick Time Malpractice insurance Discretionary Bonus
Medical specialties: Addiction Medicine
Work setting: Outpatient
