Mobile Physician at Merakey Education Autism Services

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

260000.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Management, Clinical Consultation, Patient Assessment, Narcotic Dependence Treatment, Care Coordination, Medical Recommendations, Wound Care, Psychiatric Disorder Assessment, Treatment Plan Review, Emergency Medical Response, Health Education, Team Collaboration, Clinical Client Reviews, Verbal Orders Issuance, Eligibility Review, Medical History Taking

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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 Mobile Physician to join our Mobile Methadone Unit in Philadelphia, PA. Salary $240,000-260,000 depending on experience Position Details: It is the responsibility of the Mobile physician to assess individuals, conduct evaluations (MAT/NON-MAT), medication management and MAT services, clinical consultation/supervision, and clinical client reviews. The Mobile Physician will collaborate with other on-site and off-site providers regarding referrals/inductions for MAT, educating individuals on various health related issues, and addressing 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 both Merakey and 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 [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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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! Qualifications * Valid Medical License in State of Pennsylvania is required. Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills: * One year of experience in the provision of services to persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol is preferred * Wound care experience is preferred but not required * Knowledge of the service delivery system in Philadelphia is preferred * Experience with triaging ER patients and/or experience in the prison system is preferred

Responsibilities

The Mobile Physician is responsible for assessing individuals, conducting evaluations, and providing medication management and MAT services. They will collaborate with other providers and address emergent medical issues on-site.