Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Practice independently without physician oversight.
What should this role pay?
See how this position compares to Addiction Medicine market data — salary percentile, benefits comparison, and hiring trends.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Porch Light Health as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Addiction Medicine, M-F in United States. Who is Porch Light Health: Porch Light Health is a local leader in outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders. We foster a family environment where patients are treated with compassion and honesty.
Key Responsibilities
- use prevention. Follow
Requirements
- use prevention. Follow
- paced, team
- time a Standard shift, M
- 4:30pm Pay: The base salary offered will depend on various factors such as Education, Experience, Geographical Location, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Porch Light Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Porch Light Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Addiction Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Addiction Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Porch Light Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Addiction medicine, Medication assisted treatment, Clinical assessment, Diagnosis, Patient management, Electronic health records, Crisis intervention, De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management for patients receiving medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans while maintaining accurate electronic health records and ensuring regul...
Benefits package: 401(k), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, Paid Time Off, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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