Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Physician to join our team at our Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) program in Philadelphia, PA.
Salary $240,000-260,000 depending on experience
Position Details:
It is the responsibility of physician to assess individuals, conduct evaluations, medication management services, clinical consultation/supervision and clinical client reviews. The purpose of the on site physician at PAD location is to provide medically oriented feedback to various stakeholders to insure that individuals receive adequate care while at 265 E Lehigh Ave. Recommendations should be made to PPD partners based on available medical criteria. Physician will also collaborate with other on site and off site providers regarding referrals/inductions for MAT, educating individuals on various health related issues, and address any emergent medical issues occurring on site
Duties include:
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities Performing a medical history and physical exam Determining diagnosis and appropriately treating narcotic dependence Reviewing treatment plans Make recommendations regarding level of care received and coordinate care with staff on site Discussing cases with treatment team/stakeholders. Issuing verbal orders and medication orders pertaining to client care. Assessing coexisting medical and psychiatric disorders and making appropriate referrals for treatment of these disorders. Review patient eligibility for services. Review the patient's clinical information before the recertification period for each patient which includes a face-to-face visit by the medical director Work with other PAD-related agencies making medical recommendations on care that individuals receive. Coordinate care with both internal and external care providers and provide medical recommendations to partner agencies as appropriate.
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
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Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!