Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)

We are seeking an Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) providing comprehensive addiction medicine care to patients with substance use disorders.

The position would be 25% inpatient and 75% outpatient practice.

The NP would perform histories and physical exams and medication management visits, and offers medical care for complications of substance use disorders, as clinically appropriate. Engages in all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis and treatment. Orders labs, EKGs, and other tests as clinically indicated. Leads and / or attends multidisciplinary team meetings in the Addiction Medicine Department.

Position reports to the Medical Director of Addiction Medicine.

Must be NP board certified. Prefer at least one (1) year working in an inpatient detox or methadone maintenance setting prescribing methadone and buprenorphine.

This is for our UHS Addiction Medicine Clinic located at Binghamton General Hospital. Office hours Monday- Friday 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

United Health Services Medical Group is a progressive multi-specialty group with a large primary care base, consisting of over 540 healthcare providers in 30+ medical and surgical specialties in multiple locations. The group is affiliated with United Health Services Hospitals, the regional leader in healthcare. There is a strong market presence in the region and an excellent referral base.

United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties.

Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services Hospitals employs more than 6,300 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services Hospitals trains over 100 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs. UHS is the region's leading healthcare system, with 4 hospitals and over 60 ambulatory locations in Upstate New York.

As a community-based system, the values that guide decision-making and behavior should reflect the culture of its communities and what they expect from their health care system. These values place special demands on all who are part of United Health Services Hospitals.

Salary Range : $133,700 - $149,000 annually