Kensington, PA, USA
5 days ago
PAD (Police Assisted Diversion) Program Physician

 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 program in Philadelphia. 

 

Position Details:

is the responsibility of physician to assess individuals, conduct evaluations, medication management services, clinical consultation/supervision and clinical client reviews. The purpose of the onsite 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.

 

Leadership/Administration:

 

Performing a medical history and physical exam Determining diagnosis and determining 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 pertaining to client care. Assessing coexisting medical and psychiatric disorders Treating or making appropriate referrals for treatment of these disorders.

 Patient Care:

 

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.

 

apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers

 Requisition number:  97788

 

 

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

DailyPay Work/Life Balance Flexible Schedules Cell Phone Discount Plans Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Care.com Membership

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. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

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!

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