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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Addiction Medicine - Full-Time (W2)
Ideal Option PLLC
Location: Kenai, AK
Compensation: $78-$88/hr
Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts (7:30 AM 6:00 PM, MondayThursday)
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, weve 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
Were seeking a passionate full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Kenai clinic team. In this role, youll 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!
Salary Description
$78-$86/hr