Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

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Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Morehead, KY. This role requires the ability to prescribe buprenorphine and contributes to our mission of “Saving Lives, Instilling Hope, and Restoring Relationships” for individuals suffering from substance use disorder. We provide local, affordable outpatient care primarily focusing on opioid addiction and are one of the country’s largest Office Base Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers.

Spero Health utilizes an innovative, evidence‑based integrated care model that combines physical and behavioral healthcare services under one roof to treat the whole patient. We offer medication‑assisted treatment along with counseling and case management within our facilities, enabling patients to continue working and caring for their families as they overcome addiction.

• 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 patients that require both medical therapy and behavioral health services.
• Conduct patient follow‑up visits regarding patients’ progress with medication and/or treatment.
• Contact patient’s PCP and/or specialist(s) 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 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 (HSA)
• 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, providing clinicians access to help pay off federal student loans.
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• Opportunities for growth – we encourage teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us.

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