Primary Care Provider

Overview

Meridian HealthCare is hiring for full-time Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to join our organization in Youngstown, OH. Our providers are instrumental in promoting positive patient care and offering hope to residents in the Mahoning Valley. Starting yearly ranges from $99,000 to $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 Savings 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
• Provide timely progress notes and other medical reports on all patients
• Assist with developing and/or implementing in-service training programs to upgrade staff knowledge regarding health concerns and new technology in health care, including substance treatment
• Develop policies and procedures regarding medical services and medical components of activities including research, service evaluation and quality assurance in collaboration with the Medical Director
• Provide prescriptions for medication within the scope of practice in collaboration with the Medical Director
• Collaborate with staff of other clinical departments to promote continuity of patient care

Qualifications

For Physician Assistants:

• Master's degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current licensure and Certificate of Authority to practice as a Physician Assistant in Ohio
• DOT Certification and X-Waiver preferred

For Nurse Practitioners:

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

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

• BLS & ACLS certification
• 2+ years' experience in a family practice environment (preferred)
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff to provide quality patient care
• Behavioral health experience desirable
• Maintains required training in accordance with the MAT Act

About Meridian HealthCare

Meridian HealthCare is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), integrated behavioral and primary healthcare organization with 50 years of service in the Mahoning Valley. Our mission is to provide quality and affordable healthcare, including medical, mental health and addiction services, in a person-centered and respectful manner.

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Requirements

For Physician Assistants:

• Masters degree and completion of accredited Physician Assistant Program; current licensure and Certificate of Authority to practice as a Physician Assistant in Ohio; DOT Certification and X-Waiver preferred

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Master's degree in Nursing and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program; DEA Registration/Certification; current licensure and certificate to practice as a nurse practitioner in Ohio; FNP certification preferred

Additional qualifications include:

• BLS & ACLS certification
• 2+ years' experience in family practice preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with staff to provide quality patient care
• Behavioral health experience desirable
• Maintains required MAT Act training

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