Inpatient Psychiatrists - VAMC, Palo Alto, CA

Place of Performance: 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Period of Coverage: One Year

Shift Coverage: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm- NO CALL WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY COVERAGE

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• BLS thru AHA
• Inpatient Mental Health Unit coverage
• Acute Inpatient Mental Health unit - 40 beds Consults to Acute Medicine/Surgery inpatient units Psychiatric Assessment in the emergency department

Must be clinically competent to perform examinations, diagnosis, therapeutic treatment, be effective in handling emergencies, patient management and documentation in patient records.

Must be effective in teaching (patient education, co-workers, consultation to other teams, interaction with trainees).

Must be effective in planning and should have sound decision making skills. Individual to provide professional direction and participate in the treatment team (which includes clinical staff – psychologists, nurses, nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, social workers, social work associates, dietitians, recreation therapists); evaluate, develop and implement treatment plans; complete admission and discharge reports; prepare examining physician’s reports for courts on commitment cases, attend court hearings to provide testimony as needed. A progress note must be completed for each episode of inpatient care.