Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (NP/PA) – Locum Tenens in Broomfield, Colorado

Seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an addiction medicine locum tenens job in Broomfield, Colorado. Join a collaborative residential treatment team supporting adults through medically supervised detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, and ongoing behavioral health care.

This opportunity offers meaningful clinical autonomy in a supportive residential treatment and outpatient opioid treatment setting. Provide intake evaluations, medication-assisted detoxification, patient rounding, discharge planning, and clinical oversight. Broomfield is a vibrant Front Range community with convenient access to Denver and Boulder, scenic mountain views, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Addiction Medicine Job Details

• Location: Broomfield, Colorado
• Healthcare Setting: Residential treatment and outpatient opioid treatment program
• Patient Population: Adults age 18 and older
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,260-$3,870
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour daytime shifts
• Typical Coverage: Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday, including weekends
• Shift Timing: Late morning through evening, generally approximately 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 or 9:00 p.m.
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks, with potential continuation based on program needs
• Patient Volume: Approximately 8-10 new intakes per day, in addition to discharges and rounding
• Start Date: As soon as credentialing is completed

Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Requirements

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Colorado
• At least 2 years of advanced practice experience; residential treatment experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment, detoxification, or behavioral health care preferred
• Active DEA registration
• Ability to practice independently and serve as the on-site charge provider when assigned
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and clinical documentation skills
• Comfort caring for adults in a residential treatment environment

Addiction Medicine Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and new patient intake assessments
• Provide medical care for patients undergoing medication-assisted detoxification and medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• Manage opioid treatment services, including outpatient methadone clinic support
• Round on established patients and evaluate clinical progress
• Complete discharge assessments, medication reconciliation, and follow-up planning
• Provide clinical oversight for residential treatment services and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team
• Practice independently while following established clinical protocols and safety standards
• Document assessments, treatment plans, orders, and patient progress accurately in the electronic medical record
• No routine procedures are required for this role

Apply now for this Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant locum tenens opportunity in addiction medicine in Broomfield, Colorado.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.