ARNP or PA-C - Addiction Medicine Provider (Corrections)

• Description
• Location: Deschutes County Jail, OR (100% on-site)
• Compensation: $75.00/hr
• Schedule: 08:00-11:00AM on Mon/Thurs or Tues/Thurs
• Employment Type: In-person, Part time, Per-Diem

About Ideal Option

Ideal Option is a national leader in outpatient addiction medicine, dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders with evidence-based, compassionate care. Since 2012, we’ve grown to 80+ clinics across 9 states, empowering thousands of patients each week to reclaim their lives, reunite with family, and rebuild their futures.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a passionate part-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Deschutes County Jail clinic team. In this role, you’ll provide life-changing care to patients throughout the continuum of recovery - from initial stabilization to long-term maintenance.

Responsibilities Include

Conduct new and established patient assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders, including opioids, alcohol, stimulants, and sedatives

• Initiate and manage patients on buprenorphine and other maintenance medications for substance use disorders
• Administer long-acting injectable medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone)
• Monitor response to treatment, adjust medications, and review lab results
• Collaborate with behavioral health and care coordination teams
• Document appropriately in our EMR (eCW)
• Deliver care both in-person and via telemedicine

Join us in making a difference — one patient, one family, and one community at a time.

Requirements

• Qualifications
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Active DEA license
• Strong and efficient communication and documentation skills
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered addiction care
• No prior addiction medicine experience required!