Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (OTP)

Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, a company of Porch Light Health is seeking a Full time Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner. 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. We are looking for people who are willing to work in a fast paced medical environment.

Summary of Position:

Responsible for carrying out the physician’s orders regarding administration of medications – Methadone.

This individual is also responsible for the completeness of all medical aspects of the medical record – including any paper documentation and all entries to the electronic health record system. The individual in this position is responsible for provision of services in the opioid treatment program; and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and CARF standards regarding the medical treatment of opioid dependency/addiction.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Ensures appropriate laboratory studies have been performed and reviewed, as needed.

2. Ensures that a medical evaluation, including a medical history and physical examination, has been performed at admission and annually and compliance with federal, state and DEA regulations, prior to initial methadone dose.

3. Completes physical examinations, that include a medical history, an examination of body systems on all patients; and presents medical forms for the clinical physician’s evaluation, consultation, and signature.

4. Ensures evidence of current physiologic dependence, length of history of addiction, and exceptions to criteria for admission are documented in the patient’s record before the patient received the initial methadone dose.