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Spero Health
Owensboro, KY and Henderson, KY, US

Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our team!

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 bhw.hrsa.gov

Career Development and Growth

  • Opportunities for growth - we encourage our teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us
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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with substance use disorders within an integrated care model. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Buprenorphine prescribingPatient evaluationTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationLab result interpretation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addiction Medicine Physician or Nurse Practitioner at Spero Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Medicine (NP) — ranked against 205 active Addiction Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Addiction Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 64% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Addiction Medicine NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in addiction medicine (np)ranked against 205 Addiction Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedAddiction Medicine NP median $142k (middle half $130k–$162k)283 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Medicine NP listings in Kentucky5 active206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 64% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentKentucky nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment189 active listings, Nov 2026
Addiction Medicine NP hiring demand#19 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 29 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 101 postings, 189 closed
New Addiction Medicine NP listings103 in the last 30 days90 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Addiction Medicine NP pay trend+6.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (205 Addiction Medicine (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Spero Health

Medical Practices
Brentwood, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Health Savings Account
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays