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Spero Health
Zanesville, Ohio

Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Description
Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Zanesville!
This position is for an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine to join our team to fulfill its mission of "Saving Lives, Instilling Hope, and Restoring Relationships" to those suffering from substance use disorder. We provide local and affordable outpatient care primarily to those suffering from opioid addiction, and we operate as one of the largest Office Base Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers in the country.

Spero Health utilizes an innovative evidenced-based integrated care model that combines both physical and behavioral healthcare services under one roof to treat the whole patient. We offer medication-assisted treatment along with counseling and case management within our facilities in order to bring the most comprehensive level of care to the patients that we serve while our community-based approach to treatment allows patients to continue working and caring for their families as they overcome addiction.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance related health conditions.
Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.
Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan.
Interpreting test results to diagnosis any health issues and provide feedback to patients.
Educating and counseling patients regarding medication compliance.
Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral health services as well.
Patient follow-up visits regarding patients' progress with medication and/or treatment.
Contacts patient's PCP and/or specialist(s) when necessary.
Evaluates lab results and provides consultation with APPs regarding abnormal results.
Reviews and oversees progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments.
Maintains required licensure, certifications and CME credits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician or nurse practitioner within the applicable state.
Experience providing addiction medicine services for both medically and socially complex populations; Experience managing complex substance use disorders.
Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in state(s) where applicable.
Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.
Effective time management and communication skills.
Computer literate and experience with Electronic Medical Records.
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) retirement program with company match
Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts via Tickets at Work
LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS:
Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
Please see the website at https://bhw. hrsa. gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
Opportunities for growth - we encourage our teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us
Check out our website below for more information
https://sperohealth. com/

Key Responsibilities

Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment for patients with complex substance use disorders. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver integrated physical and behavioral healthcare services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Buprenorphine prescribingPatient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Addiction Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 54% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Spero Health

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) retirement program with company match
Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts via Tickets at Work
STAR Loan Repayment Program