Family Nurse Practioner/Physician Assistant in Addiction Medicine

Overview: Affiliated with Centralus Health, Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (C.A.R.S) was founded in 1972 and offers outpatient and residential rehabilitation services. Operating under the regulatory guidance of NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), C.A.R.S. provides its clients evidence-based, holistic, clinical programming supported with a range of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options. 

Role:

• Routine Health Management 
• Combination of Behavioral Health with some Primary Care
• Fulltime, M-F
• Call: Some Saturday Phone Coverage Required - and must be available by phone overnight for call shift 
• Medicated assisted treatment 
• Manage and educate patients withdrawal symptoms 

Key Duties: 

1. Promotes high level of integrated medical services to substance use disorder patients, arranging prompt assessments, visits in compliance with all timelines enumerated in regulations.

2. Follows agency specific protocol prior to prescribing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), including federally regulated methadone management.

3. Completes brief medical assessments and makes recommendations based on observed acute and/or protracted withdrawal symptomology.

4. Completes emergency assessments (if patient has medical needs that require the skill of a nurse practitioner) on patients, as needed.

5. Attends to all patient physical examinations and general medication ordering needs within allotted timeframes.

6. Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information in the unified Electronic Medical Record

7. Communicates with Medical Director, the attending physician, as directed regarding findings from the visits and any measures to alleviate symptoms and treat illnesses.

8. Provides on-call support to onsite nursing and clinical staff.

9. Collaborates/ Communicates with clinical (counseling) team the needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.

Centralus Health, an affiliation of community-based Arnot Health and Cayuga Health systems, is a partnership of experienced caregivers who strive to eliminate barriers to better health, innovating and evolving services in the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes and Central New York.

Centralus Health provides full-service health care at five hospital campuses and primary and specialty care practices across the region. Affiliates include two multispecialty medical groups, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, multiple skilled nursing facilities, a durable medical equipment company, an emergency medical transport services, and more.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong.  At Centralus Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at www.centralushealth.org.