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Psychiatrist
Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatry-Geriatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/05/17
Since this role can be either full-time or part-time, it is perfect if you are looking for supplemental income, or if you are looking for a full-time opportunity. You will provide care to patients who otherwise might go without because of their inability to travel to a practice location. You will travel locally among facilities to provide patient care, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure all care requirements are met. Scheduling and billing is handled for you, allowing you to focus on your patients.The company is a leading provider in the industry, providing you stability, career mobility, and options for advancement if desired.
- Evaluate and treat patients with behavioral health issues who reside in skilled nursing, assisted living facilities or similar setting
- Prescribe and monitor medications; or make recommendations, depending on facility policy
- Collaborate with nurse practitioners and other clinicians as indicated
- May hold collaborative agreement or attestation agreement (depending on state regulations) with nurse practitioners in geographic area
- Participate in case reviews, consultations, and utilization review
- Be a resource for the primary care physicians
- Respond to urgent calls and facilitate admission to inpatient hospital units when necessary
- Attend medical staff meetings and provide in-service education at the facilities as appropriate
- Maintain accurate records on patients treated
- Maintain and submit accurate records for billing purposes on a daily basis
- Assist in the job shadow portion of the interview process or orientation of new staff when requested