ARNP or PA-C - Addiction Medicine Provider

Job Description Job Description Description: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Addiction Medicine - Full-Time (W2) Ideal Option PLLC Location: Fairbanks, AK Compensation: $78-$86/hr Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday–Thursday) Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (W-2) Please note: We are not currently hiring for part-time, 1099/contract, or remote/hybrid positions. About Ideal Option Ideal Option is a national leader in outpatient addiction medicine, dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders with evidence-based, compassionate care. Since 2012, we’ve grown to 80+ clinics across 9 states, empowering thousands of patients each week to reclaim their lives, reunite with family, and rebuild their futures. Position Overview We’re seeking a passionate full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Fairbanks clinic team. In this role, you’ll provide life-changing care to patients throughout the continuum of recovery - from initial stabilization to long-term maintenance. Responsibilities include: Conduct new and established patient assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders, including opioids, alcohol, stimulants, and sedatives Initiate and manage patients on buprenorphine and other maintenance medications for substance use disorders Administer long-acting injectable medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone) Monitor response to treatment, adjust medications, and review lab results Collaborate with behavioral health and care coordination teams Document appropriately in our EMR (eCW) Deliver care both in-person and via telemedicine What We Offer Competitive pay and full benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program Paid time off and holidays 401(k) retirement plan Malpractice coverage ASAM membership UpToDate license Reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME) expenses Join us in making a difference — one patient, one family, and one community at a time. Requirements: Qualifications Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license Active DEA license Strong and efficient communication and documentation skills Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered addiction care No prior addiction medicine experience required!