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Physician Associate

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Boulder Care is looking for a Physician Associate who is licensed in Oregon, is aligned with Harm Reduction principles, and has experience prescribing medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). This is a 100% remote, 40-hours a week.

This is a temporary appointment expected to last 6-months with the potential to turn into a permanent role after the 6-months. 

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Hold an active PA license in OR
  • Have at least 1 year of experience prescribing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in an outpatient setting
  • Are interested in full-time work (40 hours a week) with a Monday-Friday schedule of 10am - 6pm Pacific Time 
  • Are open to a 6 month temporary role with potential for conversation

If this sounds like you, please continue applying.

About us 

Founded in 2017, Boulder Care is a digital clinic offering long-term support and treatment for substance use disorders. Collaborating across medical, behavioral, and psychosocial dimensions, Boulder’s dedicated Care Teams deliver evidence-based care and help participants work toward their individual goals.  

Boulder's model is grounded in value. Through innovative partnerships with leading national health plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boulder’s progressive payment arrangements realign incentives to reward outcomes and reduce total cost of care. We can unlock billions of dollars for the US health system by ensuring patients who are gravely underserved today have the opportunity to get well.

Backed by world-class investors like Qiming Venture Partners (US), Goodwater Capital, Laerdal Million Lives Fund, First Round Capital, Greycroft, Tusk Venture Partners and Gaingels, with $50M in funding, Boulder is in an exciting stage of rapid growth.

About the role

  • This position is 100% remote
  • The Physician Associate works directly with patients to deliver medication-assisted recovery for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and empowers patients in their recovery journeys in coordination with the Care Team (primarily Care Advocates and Peer Recovery Specialists)
  • Our clinicians deliver compassionate and empathetic telephonic, text-based, and video-based (telehealth) patient engagement and monitoring
  • Boulder Care recognizes the value that lived experience can provide to our organization, community, and patients. Applicants with lived experience and/or training as a peer recovery specialist are encouraged to apply

Success in this role 

Essential Functions - Patient Facing (85%)

  • Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage ongoing care for individuals with complex substance use disorders (SUDs) and related comorbidities
  • Understand, embrace, and incorporate harm reduction practices into all patient care 
  • Help elicit patients’ own goals for their recovery and help them in achieving these goals over time through therapeutic alliance and shared decision-making
  • Educate patients on Boulder’s model of care, SUDs, related comorbidities, recovery strategies, and safer use where appropriate
  • Coordinate with teammates and Clinical Leadership to develop and oversee treatment plans, adjusting them as needed
  • Provide patient care coverage during some nonstandard hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Use technology effectively to facilitate a safe & rewarding patient experience
  • Interpret and share clinical results with patients without judgment in order to help them meet their goals and stay safe
  • Enable care coordination, connecting patients to clinical resources within and outside of Boulder through referrals where necessary, working with Peer Recovery Specialists, Case Managers, and Care Advocates & Navigators to help patients access social resources and navigate the healthcare system

Essential Functions - Administrative (15%)

  • Participate in Department and Company-wide meetings (ECHO, All Hands, Pod meetings, Care Team, etc.)  
  • Deliver proactive, clear, and constructive feedback and collaborate with Boulder’s Technology and Operations teams to troubleshoot as we continuously build out our digital treatment platforms
  • Within 24h of patient visit, complete and sign all visit documentation including all relevant information to enable consistent, high-quality team-based care
  • Monitor regularly email and all relevant channels for updates, team communication, and patient care collaboration
  • Understand and follow Boulder’s policies and procedures

Requirements for the role

  • Minimum 1 year of addiction treatment experience as a Physician Associate 
  • 3 or more years of clinical experience as a Physician Associate
  • Completion of an accredited graduate level Physician Assistant/Associate Degree Program 
  • Demonstrated experience managing SUDs in a chronic care model through medication assisted recovery paired with social needs management in a PA capacity
  • Proficiency in electronic medical records and video conferencing; experience with Google Suite or similar platform highly preferred
  • Ability to gain approval for multiple state licenses and insurance company contracts (no significant legal or credentialing barriers/sanctions)
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; outstanding communication and collaboration
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and incorporate updates to workflows, technology, and evolving clinical scope within our growing organization
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills; able to prioritize effectively
  • A dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high-speed internet to maintain a secure, distraction-free environment, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards
  • Due to privacy protocols, we are unable to employ individuals who are or have previously been patients at Boulder Care

Expected hours of work

  • 40 hours per week (salaried) 
  • Monday-Friday, 10am to 6pm Pacific Time 

Compensation and Benefits

  • As this is a 6-month temp contract, the pay will be prorated from the full-time pay range of $130,000 - $140,000 (determined by several factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience)
  • Sick time will accrue at 1hr for every 30 hrs worked and hardware (computer, monitor and keyboard) will be provided
  • As this is a temporary position, PTO, paid holidays, and health insurance will not be provided but would be offered in the case that the contract is converted to a W2

Hiring Process

  • First Interview: 30-minute phone
  • Panel Interview: 60-minute video
  • Final Interview (may be requested): 20-minute video

We look forward to meeting you! 

 

Boulder Care believes the people who manage our product and team should be representative of those who use the platform. This includes people from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the industry. We celebrate differences and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you are a qualified person with a passion for what we do, please apply!

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