Job Description

Job Description

This role is a Monday-Friday, 8-5 CST, HYBRID opportunity, working from home 2 days per week and 3 days in our private, outpatient clinic. Provider Benefits include ASAM training and membership + $2,500 CEU annual stipend and much more!

As Wayspring’s Primary Care Practitioner, you will be at the forefront of a groundbreaking model that blends holistic care with substance use disorder treatment for underserved populations. In role, you’ll provide high-impact care through a mix of virtual and in-person visits, working as part of a dynamic, mission-driven team. You'll help shape personalized recovery plans, deliver MAT where needed, and support patients facing complex medical and behavioral health needs. This is more than a clinical position — it’s a chance to change lives, reduce barriers to care, and be part of a movement transforming how healthcare supports recovery. If you're passionate about making a real difference and thrive in collaborative, innovative settings, this role was made for you.

Why Wayspring?

We are passionate about breaking barriers alongside those facing substance use disorder. Whether you’re in the field or in the corporate office – our mission is felt, and your impact is recognized. There is no inner circle, and we all have a seat at the table. Leaders are accessible and silos are avoided. We respect your craft and love to be challenged. We invest not only in our mission, but in each other. Internal promotions and cross departmental training are the norm – you grow, we grow.

Responsibilities of the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

• Provides direct patient care for Wayspring patients and care collaboration for complex patients with multiple needs, determines the best strategy and support for the patient to encourage engagement (Clinical Care Navigators, Psychiatric NPs and Therapists).
• Performs comprehensive health care assessments including history, MAT services, and physicals within the outpatient clinic to identify substance use disorder and medical needs. On occasion, some of these assessments are done virtually through a telehealth visit using simultaneous video and audio communication.
• Provides substance use disorder treatment care plans, including MAT where indicated.
• Provides clinical documentation of acute, chronic healthcare issues through the patient encounter in EMR system; Documentation must be accurate, high quality, and completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures that Wayspring’s Clinical Care Navigators understand and adhere to patients’ treatment plans and act as a clinical resource as needed.
• Conducts patient care through multiple mediums, including telehealth and in-person visits.
• Assists team in developing care plans for patients with complex needs to improve engagement and retention in treatment.
• Attends and actively participates in collaboration meetings, educational activities, internal rounds, health plan correspondence, pharmacy correspondence, referral partner management, ordering labs and member goal tracking.
• Provides education on patients’ chronic medical conditions, preventative care, and medication adherence compliance.
• Adheres to Wayspring information security and privacy requirements.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, with board certification from the AANP or ANCC as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of one year experience in primary care or related field
• Passionate about helping the Medicaid population and individuals with substance use disorder
• Previous credentialing by Medicare, Medicaid and other commercial insurance plans is highly preferred
• Unrestricted DEA, willingness to be current with all state and federal training requirements related to prescribing of MAT
• Strong and reliable home internet connection
• Intermediate technology skills including MS Office (Logging into programs, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Teams), EMR systems, etc.

We actively seek diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences—because we believe these differences drive better performance and innovation. We’re committed to identifying and removing barriers, not just within our organization, but also for the communities we serve..

Benefit Summary

Creating a great employee experience takes more than just perks—but let’s be real, those matter too. Here’s how we’re building a company where you, your family, your pets, and your passions can thrive.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options – including options for your pets!
• Company funded HSA + Monthly Gym Allowance
• Paid parental leave – all parents included!
• Company paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Premium Employee Assistance Program, inclusive of counseling sessions
• Pardon and Expungement Scholarship Program
• Company Contributions to Future Minded Savings (HSA and Emergency savings fund)
• Generous PTO package (accrual policy based on years of service) and an additional 10 paid company holidays
• Company 2 week paid sabbatical program!
• Provider Benefits include ASAM training and membership + $2,500 CEU annual stipend and more!

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