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ARNP or PA-C - Addiction Medicine Provider

1/9/2026

The provider will conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders. Responsibilities also include managing medications and collaborating with behavioral health teams.

Salary

70 - 78 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Ideal Option is one of the nation’s largest outpatient providers of evidence-based medication-assisted treatment for addiction to opioids, alcohol, methamphetamine, and other substances. Founded in 2012 by two emergency medicine physicians, today Ideal Option operates more than 80 outpatient clinics in 9 states. Ideal Option’s mission is to provide underserved populations with low-barrier access to evidence-based addiction treatment – saving lives, healing families, and helping communities. We currently have clinics in Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, and Washington. More than 70,000 individuals suffering from substance use disorder – a chronic, relapsing medical condition – have been treated by Ideal Option. Over the past 10 years, opioid misuse has become a public health epidemic, killing around 140 Americans every day. Medication-assisted treatment is widely regarded by the scientific community as the most effective approach for opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder. Ideal Option’s providers work collaboratively with every patient to develop a treatment plan that is based on published research, best practices, and the unique needs of each patient.

About the Role

Description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Addiction Medicine - Full-Time (W2)

Ideal Option PLLC

Location: Yakima WA (100% on-site)

Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday - Thursday)
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (W-2)

Compensation: $70-$78/hr

Please note: We are not currently hiring for part-time, 1099/contract, or remote/hybrid positions.

About Ideal Option

Ideal Option is a national leader in outpatient addiction medicine, dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders with evidence-based, compassionate care. Since 2012, we’ve grown to 80+ clinics across 9 states, empowering thousands of patients each week to reclaim their lives, reunite with family, and rebuild their futures.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a passionate full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Yakima clinic team. In this role, you’ll provide life-changing care to patients throughout the continuum of recovery - from initial stabilization to long-term maintenance.

Responsibilities include:

Conduct new and established patient assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders, including opioids, alcohol, stimulants, and sedatives
Initiate and manage patients on buprenorphine and other maintenance medications for substance use disorders
Administer long-acting injectable medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone)
Monitor response to treatment, adjust medications, and review lab results
Collaborate with behavioral health and care coordination teams
Document appropriately in our EMR (eCW)
Deliver care both in-person and via telemedicine

What We Offer

Competitive pay and full benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Malpractice coverage
ASAM membership
UpToDate license
Reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME) expenses

Join us in making a difference — one patient, one family, and one community at a time.

Requirements

Qualifications

Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Active DEA license
Strong and efficient communication and documentation skills
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered addiction care
No prior addiction medicine experience required!

Key Skills

Nurse PractitionerPhysician AssistantAddiction MedicinePatient AssessmentsTreatment PlansBuprenorphine ManagementMedication AdministrationCollaborationDocumentationCompassionate CareTelemedicine