Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Addiction Medicine Needed in NC

Job Description

Our client in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Addiction Medicine Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Jun 22, 2026. This full-time opportunity involves managing a consistent patient volume of 10-20 individuals daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, assisting with medication management, and performing new patient consults. The role focuses heavily on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and alcohol abuse, ensuring comprehensive patient care within the clinic setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a patient volume consistently ranging from 10 to 20 patients per day.
• Assist in medication management for patients.
• Support clinic staff and patients throughout daily operations.
• Conduct new patient consultations, typically lasting up to one hour, with an expectation of two per day.
• Evaluate, prescribe, and manage care for patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Alcohol Abuse Treatment.
• Utilize primarily Suboxone® and long-acting MAT injectables; methadone is not part of this treatment.
• Administer subcutaneous MAT injectables, such as Sublocade and Brixadi.
• Manage basic psychiatric medication, focusing on antidepressant medicines for dual-diagnosis patients.
• Review routine blood panels and toxicology screens as part of the comprehensive intake and monitoring process.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Addiction Medicine, Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANP-BC).

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, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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