Job Description

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

Ideal Option PLLC

Location: Fairrbanks, AK

Compensation: $78-$88/hr

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

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.

We’re seeking a passionate full-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Fairbanks 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!