Adult Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist

Our client, a community healthcare provider with a 232 bed facility offering a full range of health services including inpatient, outpatient, med-surg, and diagnostic and emergency care is currently hiring a Board Certified/Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrist.

Psychiatrist Position Description:

• Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family and others; conducting physical examinations, observing behaviors, reviewing medical history and related documents, selecting, administering and interpreting psychological tests, ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results.
• Develops treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral disorders, establishing treatment goals and methodologies
• Treats patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications, and discusses progress toward goals with patients
• Maintains interdisciplinary treatment by reviewing treatment plans and progress; consulting and collaborating with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses and other healthcare providers
• Assures quality and safe service for patients and staff by reinforcing policies, procedures, standards, Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organization requirements, and legal regulations
• Participate in utilization reviews; remaining available for emergency consultations
• Improves staff competence by providing training and discussions regarding the interrelationship between psychosocial and physiological issues, psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, and related issues
• Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events; and writing summaries
• Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing medical educational opportunities, and keeping apprised of trends in the medical industry
• Enhance department and organizations reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Documentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with various audiences including patients, staff, and families
• Excellent bedside manner

Practice Details:

• Monday to Friday, 8-5 schedule
• 28 bed inpatient unit servicing adult and geriatric patient population
• Average of 10-12 patients per day
• Team of a clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Practitioners, RN’s, LPN’s, Mental Health Techs, LCSW and 24 hour crisis workers

Area Information:

The hospital is located within 30 minutes of King of Prussia, and less than an hour from metropolitan Philadelphia. The area boasts excellent school systems whether you choose from Public or Private schools. Offers easy access to all Northeast major cities, as well as the ability to enjoy shopping, culture, shows, and restaurants.

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