Part-Time Practitioner/Physician Assistant - New Bedford, MA

Part-Time Practitioner/Physician Assistant - New Bedford, MA at Health Care Resource Centers summary:

This part-time position is for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide oversight and independent care within a substance abuse treatment center specializing in opioid addiction. Responsibilities include patient admission, conducting histories and physical exams, documenting in EMR, and supervising medication dispensing, particularly for methadone and buprenorphine treatments. The role requires licensure in Massachusetts, addiction medicine experience, and focuses on supporting long-term recovery for patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

Description

Part-Time NP/PA Opportunity! New Bedford, MA

HCRC (Health Care Resource Centers)is looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, who will have oversight by the medical director but will work independently.

HCRC (Health Care Resource Centers) services is dedicated to providing individualized treatment integrating pharmacotherapy, clinical counseling, recovery support and medical services.

HCRC (Health Care Resource Centers), addiction treatment programs deliver medically-supervised services for adults in a variety of modalities and settings. As the largest specialty organization addressing the opioid crisis, we have  unlimited opportunities for those looking to make a difference .

At  HCRC (Health Care Resource Centers) ,  we believe in delivering a higher level of care to our patients, not just talking about it. We are committed to treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect in a culture that fosters excellence in all that we do.

Primary Job Function:  

• Assist in admitting patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment.
• To obtain a history and physical exam.
• Documentation into the EMR.
• To authorize and supervise dispensing of daily narcotic replacement therapy and other medication by medical staff in the Medical Director’s absence.
• Consistently monitoring patient dosages in conjunction with the Program Physician/Medical Director, Treatment Center Director, Counselors and Dosing Nurses.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications | Education | Certifications:  

• Must be licensed in the state of Massachusetts
• Must have at least 6 months’ experience in MAT
• Must have 1- year of Addiction Medicine experience
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Salary Range:  

Salary ranges from $80.00 to $85.00 an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training .

Qualified Part-Time Employees receive:  

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Accrued Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• BayMark Perks Program
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMark University Learning

What to expect from us:  

HCRC (Health Care Resource Centers)a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

HCRC (Health Care Resource Centers)is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws

Keywords:

Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Addiction Medicine, Methadone Treatment, Buprenorphine, Substance Abuse Treatment, Opioid Use Disorder, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Outpatient Clinic, Healthcare