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Psychiatrist $20K Sign On Bonus!!!
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatry-Forensic
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Long-Term Care/Facility Clinic/Private Practice
Location 93308, Bakersfield, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/13/20
This position is located at the Kern County AES Center (Restoration facility) in Bakersfield, CA. The position comes with a M-F work schedule, competitive salary, full company benefits to include paid time off and paid holidays AND a $20K sign on bonus!!

Our Psychiatrist assumes responsibility for the admission, continuing care, and discharge of residents. Our Staff Psychiatrist provides leadership to the multi-disciplinary treatment team, and participates in performance improvement and other activities.

Qualifications
  • An MD Degree from an accredited University program. Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.

Experience
  • At least one (1) year experience practicing in clinical Psychiatry

Responsibilities

Completes an initial psychiatric assessment within 24 hours of admission. Completes a treatment plan within deadlines. Develops, reviews, and updates individualized treatment and discharge plans in conjunction with interdisciplinary treatment team. Treatment includes prescription of psychotropic drugs in accordance, when applicable, with practice guidelines as well as the use of other modalities. Follows up and monitors laboratory tests and consultations, provides education and diagnosis to the residents. Documents ongoing care and discharge readiness. Conducts daily rounds on the unit. Completes a summary of treatment including a mental status exam before the one-year anniversary of the admission, if applicable. Completes all discharge summaries in a timely manner. Documents completely all services provided in the medical record. Properly documents on resident’s chart as required by policy and regulations. Ensures quality and legibility of his/her written orders and progress notes. Supervises the overall medical care received by the residents, reviews and oversees the treatment plan, leadership on the multi-disciplinary team, supervision of appropriate staff and students, and clinical oversight of unit activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.