Primary Care Provider

Description

At Meridian HealthCare, our mission is to provide integrated, whole-person healthcare that supports individuals and families in achieving their highest level of wellness. We specialize in primary care, behavioral health, addiction treatment, and recovery services—because we believe every person deserves compassionate, comprehensive care that meets their unique needs.

We put people first, believe in the power of teamwork, and utilize our resources responsibly to fuel long-term growth and success. If these values resonate with you and you are driven to make a meaningful impact every day, Meridian HealthCare is the ideal place to take the next step in your rewarding career.  

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.

About Meridian HealthCare:

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)