Police Assisted Diversion Physician in Philadelphia, PA

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. 

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Three years' experience in the provision of services to persons who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol
• 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.
• Valid Medical License in State of PA

Position Details:

• 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.

Benefits:

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

• DailyPay
• Loan Forgiveness
• Flexible Schedules - M-F 8am-4:30pm 
• No call | No weekends
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

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!