Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our teams in Danville, KY and Lebanon, KY!

This is an onsite position providing services at our Danville, KY (4 days/week) and Lebanon, KY (1 day/week) clinics.

Full-time

• Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance related health conditions.
• Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.
• Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan.
• Interpret test results to diagnose any health issues and provide feedback to patients.
• Educate and counsel patients regarding medication compliance.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral health services as well.
• Patient follow-up visits regarding patients' progress with medication and/or treatment.
• Contact patient's PCP and/or specialists when necessary.
• Evaluate lab results and provide consultation with APPs regarding abnormal results.
• Review and oversee progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications and CME credits.

• Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician or nurse practitioner within the applicable state.
• Experience providing addiction medicine services for both medically and socially complex populations;
  Experience managing complex substance use disorders.
• Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
• Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in state(s) where applicable.
• Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.
• Effective time management and communication skills.
• Computer literate and experience with Electronic Medical Records.

• Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
• Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts via Tickets at Work

• Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
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• Opportunities for growth – we encourage our teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us.

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