Per Diem Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant for OTP Clinic

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Per Diem Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity! Merrillville, IN  
At MedMark, we take a patient-centered approach to opioid addiction treatment. In the first days of treatment, we’ll design an individualized plan that’s suited to patient needs. We don’t just offer rehabilitation counseling and methadone treatment, MedMark clinics also provide physical evaluations, drug screenings, case management services, relapse prevention education, and after-care planning. Additionally, certain clinic locations offer methadone detox, buprenorphine maintenance, and group counseling. All our services focus on helping patients achieve long-term sobriety to enhance your wellbeing and improve your quality of life. Job Responsibilities:  

• Assist in admitting patients for Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment  
• To obtain a history and physical exam  
• Documentation into the EMR, entering orders for methadone dosing in the EMR or writing a buprenorphine prescription  
• To authorize and supervise dispensing of daily narcotic replacement therapy and other medication by medical staff in the Medical Director’s absence.  
• Consistently monitoring patient dosages in conjunction with the Program Physician/Medical Director, Treatment Center Director, Counselors and Dosing Nurses  
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor  

Position Requirements:   

• Must be a Licensed Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in good standing with the State of IN 
• 6-months of addiction medicine treatment experience preferred 
• Must be able to interact compassionately with a diverse population 
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check. 

What to expect from us:  MedMark Treatment Centers a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting.  Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.    MedMark Treatment Centers is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws