Job Summary
Job Description
A recognized healthcare facility located in Rockland County is actively seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatrist for a promising Inpatient role on their staff. In this role, the Inpatient Psychiatrist provides direct care to patients and serves as a consistent care coordinator through the continuum of care, assessing the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of the patient. Apply today!
The Inpatient Psychiatrist:
- Directs patients to the next appropriate service and tracks their progress
- Ensures that all hospital behavioral health patients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medical screening and medical/psychiatric evaluation whenever indicated, and that all medical/psychiatric care is appropriately documented in the medical record
- Sees around 20 patients per day and rotates calls with everyone on staff
- Completes other tasks as necessary