Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine
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Job description
Barton Associates is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Addiction Medicine for a locum tenens position in New York. This 42-day assignment begins on 07/28/2025, at a Chemical Dependency facility. The schedule is Sunday through Tuesday, 7 AM to 1 PM, with potential after-hours on-call responsibilities. The role involves conducting initial addiction/psychiatric admissions, evaluations, and follow-ups for both detox and residential patients. The facility has detox beds and residential beds. Key responsibilities include patient evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and providing on-call support. This opportunity offers a chance for extension and requires a New York state license.
Job Details:
Location: New York
Facility Type: Chemical Dependency
Start Date: 07/28/2025
LOA: 42 days
Provider Type Needed: Nurse Practitioner (Addiction Medicine)
Schedule: Sunday-Tuesday, 7 AM - 1 PM
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Conduct initial addiction and psychiatric admissions and evaluations
• Develop and manage treatment plans for detox and residential patients
• Perform regular rounds on detox patients and occasional rounds on residential patients
• Schedule and conduct follow-up appointments (weekly or bi-weekly)
• Provide medication management and adjustments as needed
• Be available for after-hours on-call support (1-4 calls per month on average)
• Utilize Kipu electronic health record system
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Additional Information:
• New York state license required
• Familiarity with addiction medicine and psychiatric care essential
• Experience in detox and residential treatment settings preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
• Flexibility to adapt to changing patient needs and facility requirements
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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