Medical Advanced Practice Provider – On-Call Telehealth

Job Title: Medical Advanced Practice Provider – On-Call Telehealth

Reports To: Corporate Director of Medical Services

Schedule: 1 week per month (7 consecutive days) minimum; Monday-Sunday 5pm-8am, local time

Location: This is a fully remote 1099 position that will support our NE, ID, & WA markets with on-call medical telehealth. 

License: You must be willing to obtain licensure in each state to provide medical services.

Compensation: $400/night

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC began 2009 as Ashwood Outpatient and officially launched the Northpoint platform in 2015. Now celebrating 10 years of growth in 2025, Northpoint is a leading behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders through the Northpoint Recovery brand, and mental health treatment for adolescents through Imagine by Northpoint. Operating under an in-network, commercial insurance model, Northpoint has grown exclusively through de novo expansion—from two facilities to seventeen across the Western U.S.—with more planned in both existing and new markets. We’re guided by core values of humility, heart, inspiration, and conviction. Our mission is simple: saving lives and restoring relationships by helping people get their lives back, and treating every individual with empathy and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Admissions
• Admit new patients remotely, via EMR order
• Perform medication reconciliation for new admissions.
• Initiate detox protocols for coverage until comprehensive next-day H&P
• Patient Care Management
• Enter new orders as clinically indicated.
• Provide clinical decision-making support to nursing staff.
• Coach/guide nurses through patient care issues (e.g., withdrawal management, PRN protocols, vital sign concerns).
• Evaluate and manage acute medical/psychiatric concerns that arise after hours.
• Determine need for escalation of care and, if necessary, direct patient transfer to the emergency department.
• Communication & Handoff
• Document all orders in the EMR.
• Provide written/verbal pass down communication to facility staff and/or day medical providers as needed.
• Communicate with on-site staff in a timely, professional manner.
• Consult with the Medical Director as needed for complex or high-risk cases.
• Availability
• Remain available by phone for nursing/clinical staff between 5:00pm and 8:00am, local time.
• Respond promptly to calls, texts, or secure messages.
• Ensure reliable access to EMR and prescribing platform.
• Professional Expectations
• Uphold appropriate boundaries with patients and staff.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and facility standards.
• Protect patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA.
• Exercise sound clinical judgment, prioritizing patient safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

• Graduate from accredited and approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program
• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state where services are rendered, for the entire duration of employment
• Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
• Valid National Provider Identification (NPI) number
• Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems (KIPU)
• Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in our care
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience required; preferably with one (1) year inpatient residential experience
• Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout duration of employment
• Ability to work with a diverse population along with interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating patients in area of assigned specialty
• Demonstrated ability to hold strong personal boundaries and ability to build rapport with patients
• Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Patient service oriented (both internal and external)
• Creative and persistent problem solver
• Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
• Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

• Must hold an active license in the states where treatment services are rendered
• Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
• Valid NPI number
• Must maintain applicable licensure requirements for the entire duration of employment
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must maintain current nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.

Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.