Advanced Practice Practitioner (OTP)
Company: Cedar Recovery
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Advanced Practice Practitioner
(Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Our mission is to solve
the opioid epidemic and repair our communities by providing
addiction treatment that works.® As an Advanced Practice
Practitioner, you have the unique ability to demonstrate our care
values to our patients by loving unconditionally, forgiving
habitually, and demonstrating mercy. In this role, you will assist
patients during intake and follow-up appointments, create
individualized medical plans, and offer the necessary medical
support for their recovery. This position reports to the Medical
Director. This position should work closely with the Program
Director, Lead Counselor, and Medical Director to provide
comprehensive clinical care to patients. This Cedar Recovery
location is an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), offering Medication
Assisted Treatment in the form of Methadone to Knoxville, TN.
Responsibilities Comprehensive Patient Assessment : Conduct
thorough evaluations, including substance use history,
medical/psychiatric history, physical exams, and necessary lab
tests. Evaluate for co-occurring mental health disorders. Diagnosis
and Treatment Planning : Provide diagnoses and formulate
differential diagnoses. Develop individualized treatment plans with
the patient and team, including MAT, counseling, and support.
Medication Management : Order and manage MAT (via methadone).
Determine and adjust dosages, monitor effectiveness and side
effects, and educate patients on medication. Coordination of Care :
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. Make referrals for
specialized care and communicate with other providers.
Documentation and Compliance : Maintain accurate documentation.
Ensure compliance with regulations (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, DEA) and
agency policies. Continuous Quality Improvement : Stay current with
best practices. Participate in quality assurance and contribute to
program development. Patient Education and Support : Educate
patients and families. Offer support and address stigma. Team
Engagement : Actively contribute to an interdisciplinary team,
prioritizing patient care. Job Requirements Advanced Nurse
Practitioner or Physician Assistant with and unrestricted license
DEA License and DEA X-Waiver in good standing No reportable items
to the National Practitioner Data Bank within the last ten (10)
years Active TennCare Number One year of experience in treatment of
opioid or other substance use disorders, preferably methadone
treatment Benefits At Cedar Recovery, we recognize how hard our
employees work to provide our patients with the best care possible.
Therefore, we are proud to provide competitive compensation and
excellent benefits. Cedar Recovery offers partial
employer-sponsored health insurance, dental and vision included, an
employee assistance program, and more.
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