Inpatient Psychiatrist - Immediate Need, Flexible Weekday Schedule
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary
$175.00
– $190.00
• hourly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Evanston, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/10/24
Benefits
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Flexible, Long-term contracts based on your availability
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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Medical malpractice insurance provided
Hours
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Monday - Friday Full-Time (Negotiable)
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Very Flexible Scheduling (Call with your Availability)
NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS EVER!!!
QUALIFICATIONS
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Current Illinois Medical license
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Current Illinois Controlled Substance certificate
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Current DEA certificate
Duties
Documentation of reasons for medication changes;
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Monthly progress note on patients describing changes in in mental status, behavior and psychoparmacotherapy
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Fitness Status (90 days)
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Progress during facility stay to justify transfer to less secure facility
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Review of seclusion and restraints at least twice a month
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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.
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Perform unit psychiatric evaluations within one week (when patient is transferred from another unit)
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Attend assigned committee meetings or when unable to attend because of assigned work day, read minutes of such meetings once distributed
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Testify in court regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues (as required)
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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.
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Demonstrate competency by completing proficiency tests and objectives required by the facility and State licensing boards.
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Maintain awareness of the Department and Facility rules, policies and procedures as required
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Provide leadership in managing and treating the patients assigned to Physician's care
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Participation in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.
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Participate in hospital's peer review program.