Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Per Diem)

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!

Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

Job Status: Per Diem (Non-Exempt / Hourly)/ 8-24 hours per week (exact schedule TBD)

Compensation: $60-$75 per hour

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Provide physical examinations including Health history evaluation / assessment / review.
• Provide medical treatment of urges and cravings including the medical treatment of physical health conditions.
• Provide management of medical needs, including medication management and monitoring.
• Assess the need and management of medication assisted treatment for substance.
• Provide care through diagnosis, clinical judgment, and management.
• Complete and obtaining pre-authorizations.
• Makes referrals to outside care/facilities or orders diagnostic/laboratory tests,
• Collects, interprets and documents test results for patients.
• Reviews pre-admission referral reports to assist in determining appropriateness for residential treatment.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance, and addiction treatment.
• Work with the medical and counseling staff in providing physical health care, and substance use disorder treatment.
• Provides on call support for after hour situations that may occur.
• Provides educational presentations for staff and patients as needed.
• Maintain documentation as per OASAS standards and Hope House policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job describes the essential and general responsibilities of this position. It is not a listing of non essential requirements and duties, which may be inherent to the job.

Requirements

Education and Training:

• At least one (1) year of education, training, and/or experience as a Family (Community) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Experience in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders preferred.

• Must be certified and registered as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant by the NYS Education Department practicing within the scope of, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of such certifications.
• Familiarity with Medication Assisted Treatment (such as Suboxone or Vivitrol)
• Eligible to prescribe for NYS Medicaid

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of Hope House to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• A generous employee contribution towards your benefits
• Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived
• Company funded Retirement Plan
• 401k option to further save for retirement
• Flexible Savings Account offering pretax savings advantage for your uncovered medical and child care expense
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• Company funded life and short-term disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program