Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Updated 7/14/26
$115,000 – $140,000 yearly
81001, Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Addiction Medicine
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Job at a glance

Degree Required DNP
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 2 years

Job description

Job description Join an outpatient addiction medicine team providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for patients with substance use disorders. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with a blend of in-person and telehealth services.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and develop treatment plans.
Prescribe and manage MAT medications, including buprenorphine and naltrexone.
Administer intramuscular medications as needed.
Collaborate with physicians, counselors, and peer support specialists to coordinate patient care.
Educate patients on recovery, relapse prevention, and healthy lifestyle changes.
Maintain accurate documentation within the EHR and ensure compliance with HIPAA and controlled substance regulations.
Utilize crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
Provide care in a walk-in outpatient clinic and conduct telehealth visits when not seeing patients on-site.
Travel to a nearby clinic one day per week to provide coverage.

Qualifications

Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Active, unrestricted Colorado NP or PA license.
Active Colorado DEA registration.
Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
Two or more years of Physician Assistant experience preferred.

Working Hours

Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
One Saturday per month on a rotating schedule

Skills

Competitive salary: $115,000–$140,000 annually
Monday–Friday schedule with limited weekend coverage
Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
Combination of in-person and telehealth patient care
Opportunity to make a direct impact in addiction medicine and recovery
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