Psychiatrist Physician #BD-564-01 - Louisville, United States - AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing

Description

Adelphi is seeking a psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services -routine and emergency at facilities in south central Kentucky. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychiatric chemotherapy. These services will be an 'on-needs' basis to cover in times of staff shortages or until vacant positions can be filled.

Job Quick Facts:

• Ref #: BD-564-01
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Psychiatrist
• Location: Louisville/Glasgow/LaGrange/Hopkinsville, Kentucky
• Facility Type: Hospitals and Nursing facility
• Service Setting: Inpatient & outpatient
• Job Type: Contract
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: 52 weeks per year as needed, Mon-Fri, weekends / holidays at all times when needed
• Call Schedule: weekends / holidays, and vacation coverage
• Start Date: On a needs basis

Requirements:

• Active Kentucky license
• BE/BC in Psychiatry
• Minimum 3 years experience

Responsibilities:

• Conduct professional routine and emergency examinations on patients.
• Provide in-patient psychiatric treatment to residents/patients
• Make recommendations for the treatment of behavioral or psychiatric disorder.
• Make electronic entries in patient medical record.
• Comply with all applicable Federal Regulations, as well as Department and Facility Policies and Procedures.
• Provide assistance to the physician(s) with both routine and emergency procedures.
• Provide specialized services in the fields of psychopharmacology and psychiatric chemotherapy as requested
• Provide written notations for Medicare and/or Medicaid as well as telephone interviews with private insurance companies as needed.
• Document treatment provided and tests administered in appropriate formats on required forms on each visit to the facility.
• Participate in incident review meetings, clinical staff meetings, respite and annual individual habilitation plan team meetings and any other pertinent staff meeting.
• Consult as necessary with resident families in regard to the medical or psychiatric care when necessary or requested.
• Ensure availability to staff by telephone, voice mail, e-mail, pager and intra-facility mail, as necessary.
• Ensure completion of continuing medical education as mandated by the American Medical Association, for the life of this contract.
• Participate in the quality initiatives of the facility, as needed
• Provide on-call services weekdays, 52 weeks per year; weekends / holidays, and for vacation coverage, if needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

About AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing:

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve