Location: Topeka, KS

Contract Type: Travel Contract

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality outpatient addiction medicine care, including patient assessment and treatment planning
• Deliver Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) using evidence-based protocols
• Document care accurately and efficiently in the sAMMS EMR to ensure continuity and compliance
• Prescribe and monitor medications appropriately, coordinating care with counseling and support services
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinic staff to optimize patient outcomes and clinic flow
• Manage patient caseloads with compassion, clinical expertise, and attention to safety
• Support continuity of care during short-staffed periods as a dependable locum provider

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Active Kansas medical license or ability to obtain one prior to start
• Board certification or eligibility in Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry preferred
• Experience providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in an outpatient setting
• Familiarity with outpatient workflows and EMR documentation (sAMMS experience a plus)
• Active DEA registration or ability to obtain DEA privileges for prescribing
• Current BLS; ACLS or other certifications as required by the clinic

Education

• MD or DO
• Completion of an accredited residency program
• Board certification or eligibility in a relevant specialty preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of addiction medicine principles and evidence-based MAT approaches
• Comfortable managing buprenorphine and other MAT medications with appropriate monitoring
• Strong outpatient clinical skills, including assessment, diagnosis, and chronic care management
• Proficient documentation skills and experience with EMR systems, ideally sAMMS
• Excellent communication and patient education skills for engaging individuals in recovery
• Ability to work collaboratively with counseling teams and support staff

Benefits

• Supportive locum environment with clear schedules and short-term commitments that respect your time
• Travel reimbursement and mileage billed per program policy to make logistics easy
• Flexible assignments that let you maintain work-life balance while doing meaningful clinical work
• Licensure assistance and credentialing support to help you get started quickly
• Access to a collaborative team experienced in outpatient addiction care
• Opportunity to sharpen MAT skills and deliver high-impact care in a focused outpatient setting
• Streamlined EMR (sAMMS) workflows and documentation support
• Professional development and exposure to evidence-based Addiction Medicine practices
• A respectful workplace that values your clinical judgment and patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Topeka, KS

Topeka is a welcoming Midwest hub with plenty to explore on your days off. Visit the Kansas State Capitol and take a free tour of its historic rotunda, learn local and national history at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park and the Kansas Museum of History, or enjoy family-friendly time at the Topeka Zoo and Gage Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can stroll or bike the Lake Shawnee trails, picnic in scenic parks, or take short drives to the Flint Hills for wide-open prairie views. The local dining scene features cozy diners, gastropubs, and craft breweries perfect for unwinding after a shift. Weekend trips to nearby Lawrence or Manhattan make for great escapes with vibrant college-town culture and local events.

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