ARNP or PA-C - Addiction Medicine Provider (Corrections)
Description:
Location: Deschutes County Jail, OR
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!