A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
Physician Assistant-Addiction Medicine & Toxicology Oversight Achieve Whole Recovery - 3.7 Colorado Springs, CO Job Details Part-time | Full-time $65 - $75 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Qualifications Regulatory compliance Laboratory experience Care documentation Evidence-based practice Attention to detail Advanced practice provider Organizational skills Clinical documentation standards Physician Assistant License Time management Full Job Description Position Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Physician Assistant to provide patient care within our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program and clinical oversight for our Urine Drug Monitoring Program . The full-time role is structured around two days per week providing in-person addiction medicine services and two days per week working remotely on urine drug monitoring oversight . This position combines direct patient care with laboratory-result interpretation, clinical documentation, compliance oversight, and protocol development. The ideal candidate is committed to compassionate, evidence-based treatment for individuals affected by substance use disorders. Key Responsibilities Addiction Medicine and MAT Patient Care Provide in-person evaluations and follow-up care for patients receiving MAT services Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans Assess treatment progress, medication response, adherence, and clinical risk Educate patients about medications, recovery, harm reduction, and treatment expectations Coordinate care with physicians, behavioral health providers, and other members of the treatment team Maintain complete, timely, and compliant clinical documentation Urine Drug Monitoring Review and interpret urine drug testing results, including screening and confirmatory laboratory analyses Evaluate unexpected, complex, or potentially inconsistent findings using the patient's medications and clinical history Communicate clinically significant findings to the appropriate treatment providers Support consistent, evidence-based responses to urine drug monitoring results Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory requirements Help develop and refine clinical protocols, standard operating procedures, and compliance workflows Provide clinical guidance on complex or ambiguous cases Identify opportunities to improve quality, consistency, and patient safety Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Active Colorado Physician Assistant license in good standing Experience in addiction medicine, MAT, toxicology, laboratory oversight, or urine drug monitoring preferred Strong clinical judgment and ability to interpret complex clinical information Excellent documentation, organization, and time-management skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Supervisory or clinical leadership experience preferred Commitment to ethical practice, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based care Comfortable providing both in-person and remote clinical services Schedule Full-time, four 10-hour shifts per week Full-time schedule includes approximately: Two days per week providing in-person MAT and addiction medicine services Two days per week performing remote urine drug monitoring work Specific hours and scheduling will be discussed during the interview process
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance