Primary Care Provider

Description

Full-time opportunities are available for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to join our growing, forward-thinking organization in Youngstown, OH. Our providers are instrumental in promoting positive patient care and offering hope to the residents in the Mahoning Valley. 

Starting yearly starting ranges from $99,000 - $140,000 pending licensure and experience. 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Salary paid in the event of no-show appointments
• Generous leave program
• 11 paid holidays and 1 staff appreciation day
• Flexible scheduling 
• Free life insurance
• Medical insurance
• Ancillary benefits including but not limited to, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Health Saving Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending  Accounts (FSA)
• 403(b) Pension Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discount
• NHSC and STAR-qualified sites (loan repayment program through HRSA)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified site 
• License and training reimbursement
• Local gym discounts

Daily Expectations and Duties – Overview

• Diagnosing and treatment.
• Performing medical examinations.
• Administrating or directing health treatment procedures as appropriate.
• Administrating or directing the administration of MAT and other health treatment  procedures as appropriate.
• Ordering labs  or tests as necessary.
• Consults with  the CMO, Medical Director, and other Behavioral Health Providers on treatment of patients to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Provides timely progress notes and other medical reports on all patients.
• Assists with developing and/or implementing in-service training programs designed to upgrade staff's knowledge regarding health concerns and new technology in the health care treatment, including substance treatment.
• Develops policies and procedures regarding medical services and medical components of activities including research, service evaluation and quality assurance  in collaboration with the Medical Director.
• Provides prescriptions for medication within the scope of practice in collaboration with the Medical Director.
• On an on-going basis, collaborates with staff of other clinical departments within the Agency to afford a team approach to client care promoting continuity and unified goal setting.

Qualifications

For Physician Assistants: 

• Master's degree and completion of accredited Physician Assistant Program required.  
• Current licensure and Certificate of Authority to practice as a Physician      
• Assistant in the state of Ohio required. DOT Cert. and X-Waiver preferred.

For Nurse Practitioners: 

• Master's degree in Nursing and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program; Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration/Certification
• Current licensure and Certificate of Authority to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state of Ohio
• FNP certification preferred. 

In addition to the above qualifications, all candidates should meet the following:

• BLS & ACLS certification
• 2+ years' experience in family practice environment preferred
• Excellent  communication skills and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, but also able to collaborate effectively with other staff members to provide quality patient care
• Behavioral health experience desirable
• Maintains required training in accordance with the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (MAT Act)

About Meridian HealthCare:

Meridian HealthCare is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), integrated behavioral and primary healthcare organization with 50 years of high-quality service delivery in the Mahoning Valley.

Our mission is to provide quality and affordable healthcare, including medical, mental health and addiction services, to the community through recognition, prevention, consultation, communication, support, and treatment in a manner that is person-centered and respects the dignity of every person. 

Ready to take the next step? Apply now!

Requirements

 For Physician Assistants: 

• Master's degree and completion of accredited Physician Assistant Program required. Current licensure and Certificate of Authority to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Ohio required. DOT Cert. and X-Waiver preferred.

For Nurse Practitioners: 

• Master's degree in Nursing and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program; Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration/Certification; Current licensure and Certificate of Authority to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state of Ohio; FNP certification preferred. 

In addition to the above qualifications, all candidates should meet the following:

• BLS & ACLS certification
• 2+ years' experience in family practice environment preferred
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, but also able to collaborate effectively with other staff members to provide quality patient care
• Behavioral health experience desirable
• Maintains required training in accordance with the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act (MAT Act)