Advanced Practice Provider

Overview

Outstanding Oportunity with our Shelby, NC MAT program

We are recruiting a new Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for

our Comprehensive Treatment Center in Shelby, NC

• Age Group/Range: Adults

• Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient

Addiction Medicine patients require care from specialty-trained professionals, in a highly-specialized, and quality-focused environment. Up to 10 hours per week with remote flexibility starting April 1, 2024.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Physician in the state of North Carolina

• Advanced knowledge and clinical skills through and appropriate educational program

• Ability to work hours to meet the needs of our clients - flexible hours starting at 5am.

• Experience in addiction treatment preferred

Connect with our Physician Recruitment Team Today!

andy.diffenbaugh@acadiahealthcare.com

Responsibilities

Summary:

• Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education;

• Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance;

• Ensures physician medication orders are being followed. Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician;

• Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback;

• Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance;

• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, from an accredited college or university.

• Previous experience in behavioral health or substance abuse treatment clinic preferred.

• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed in the state in which facility resides.
• DEA license.

Practice with Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily. We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.