Job Summary
Job Description
Adult Psychiatry Physician
Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing
Full Time Need Only
This opportunity offers:
• Telepsychiatry is an option.
• Office hours are 8 to 5, weekdays only
• Examine the patient/client and determine the best course of action while documenting in our paperless health program – The VA’s VISTA/CPRS electronic patient record system.
• One hour initial consult – 30 minute follow up appointments.
• Prescribes medication by your diagnosis.
• Refers patient to the VA medical specialist when indicated.
• Counsel and educate each patient on the use of prescription drugs related to their treatment plan.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and assist in provision of continuity of care through the PCMM (Primary Care Management Module)
• Supervise and mentor Psychologists and Social Workers working in a team collaborative practice.
• Take the lead by participating in Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement activities and staff meetings.
• Completes any and all clinical reminders to keep each patient up to date in the system.
Required Qualifications:
• Board Certification
• Must have clean and active Louisiana license
Facility Location
Just 55 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana's Bayou Country contains over 2500 sq. miles of mysterious swamps and vast wetlands. Terrebonne Parish offers unique attractions, affordable lodging and delicious dining that’s influenced by our Cajun culture and hospitality. Come experience all the exotic, the mysterious and flavorful excitement that’s found only in Louisiana's Bayou Country.
Job BenefitsStaff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens typically receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, rentals and transportation needs. Additionally, our Physician Mobility initiative decreases the amount of time you must wait to work at a facility where you are presented or have worked from 24 months to 6 months.
About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.