Location: Deschutes County Jail, OR

Compensation: $75.00/hr

Schedule: 08:00-11:00AM on Mon/Thurs or Tues/Thurs

Employment Type: In-person, Part time, Per-Diem

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 part-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Deschutes County Jail 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 

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

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!