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Springfield Area Needs a Psychiatrist
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary
$258,000
– $258,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Illinois, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/29/24
Annashae checking in – I have a full time opening for a Psychiatrist located in Springfield IL. This position pays very well - $420K annually and we will cover your malpractice insr. Weekly case load is 15-25 pts. Reach back out so we can see if this lines up with your career goals. Enjoy the fall!
Job Responsibilities
• Monthly progress note on patients describing changes in mental status, behavior and psychoparmacotherapy
• Fitness Status (90 days)
• Progress during facility stay to justify transfer to less secure facility
• Review of seclusion and restraints at least twice a month
• Provide relevant, thorough, and timely psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission to the facility, 90 day report, fitness reports, NGRI reports before they come due.
• Perform unit psychiatric evaluations within one week (when patient is transferred from another unit)
• Attend assigned committee meetings or when unable to attend because of assigned work day, read minutes of such meetings once distributed
• Testify in court regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues (as required)
• Meet at least monthly with patients to review their medication, explain reasons for the choice of medications and establish a treatment plan taking their concerns into consideration.
• Demonstrate competency by completing proficiency tests and objectives required by the facility and State licensing boards.
• Maintain awareness of the Department and Facility rules, policies and procedures as required
• Provide leadership in managing and treating the patients assigned to Physician's care
• Participation in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.
• Participate in hospital's peer review program
Qualifications
• Current Illinois Controlled Substance certificate
• Current DEA certificate
• Experience working with psychiatric patients