Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine Needed in NY

Job Description

 We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Addiction Medicine for a locum tenens position at a Chemical Dependency facility in New York. This 30-day assignment begins on 07/13/2025, with a flexible schedule of 3-6 hours per day, typically from 7 am to 1 pm, including at least one weekend day per week. The NP will be responsible for initial addiction/psych admissions, patient evaluations, follow-up appointments, and rounding on detox and residential patients. The role includes managing a detox unit and a residential unit, with occasional after-hours availability for phone consultations. This position offers an opportunity to provide crucial care in a newly established facility with potential for extension.

Job Details:

Location: New York

Facility Type: Chemical Dependency

Start Date: 07/13/2025

LOA: 30 days

Provider Type Needed: Nurse Practitioner specializing in Addiction Medicine

Schedule: 3-6 hours daily, typically 7am-1pm, including at least one weekend day per week

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct initial addiction/psych admissions and evaluations (approximately 45 minutes each)
• Schedule and perform follow-up appointments on a weekly or bi-weekly basis
• Round regularly on detox patients and occasionally on residential patients
• Manage care for patients in a detox unit and a residential unit
• Be available for after-hours phone consultations (1-4 calls per month on average)
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using the Kipu electronic health record system
• Adjust treatment plans and medications as needed
• Provide patient education on addiction management and recovery
• Participate in team meetings and care coordination efforts

Additional Information:

• New York state license required
• Flexibility to work varying daily hours (3-6 hours, typically 6)
• Potential for assignment extension
• After-hours calls typically involve questions or medication adjustments, no on-site returns required

Apply now to learn more!

Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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