Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

About the role

Pyramid Healthcare | Concord, NC

Salary

• $140,000-$150,000 per year
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Level of Care: Adult Detoxification & Residential Treatment

Make a Difference in Behavioral Health and Addiction Recovery

Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a qualified and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our medical team in Concord, NC. Our Concord facility provides detoxification and residential treatment services for adults seeking recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

This is an opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered medical care in a structured treatment environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping adults stabilize, heal, and build a foundation for long-term recovery.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to adult clients receiving detoxification and residential treatment services. This includes conducting medical evaluations, assessing withdrawal-related concerns, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, and supporting individualized treatment plans.

The ideal candidate has experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or a related clinical setting and is committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to individuals navigating recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care to adult clients receiving detoxification and residential treatment services.
• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, physical examinations, and clinical evaluations.
• Evaluate and manage withdrawal-related symptoms and other medical concerns within the provider's scope of practice.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans based on each client's medical needs.
• Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational protocols.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, Clinical Director, nursing staff, therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Identify medical or psychiatric concerns requiring additional evaluation, stabilization, or referral to a higher level of care.
• Coordinate with hospitals, primary care providers, and other community healthcare partners to support continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Follow all applicable federal and state regulations, professional practice standards, and organizational policies.
• Support a safe, therapeutic treatment environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and positive client outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum of one year of experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or a related clinical setting.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
• Ability to provide safe, evidence-based medical care to adults with complex healthcare needs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in detoxification, residential treatment, addiction medicine, or medically supervised withdrawal management.
• Experience treating adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT), withdrawal management protocols, and behavioral healthcare regulations.

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.

DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!