PHYSICIAN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Hospital Services Inc. is seeking a Physician with residency in psychiatry to oversee patient care quality. The role includes performing psychiatric assessments, providing therapies, and leading the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Candidates must be licensed as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) in Illinois with prior experience in hospital-based psychiatric practice. Strong teamwork and adherence to medical regulations are expected in this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school; completed residency in psychiatry.
• Prior experience in hospital-based psychiatric practice required.
• Licensed as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the quality of care delivered to patients.
• Performs psychiatric assessments and provides therapy.
• Leads the multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Psychiatric assessments

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Medication management

Education

Medical Doctor (M.D.)

Board certification in psychiatry

Job description

Responsibilities

Physician opportunity with one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. Riveredge Hospital is a 210-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services and trauma-informed care to children, adolescents and adults. The hospital offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and community residential programs. Riveredge is a Joint Commission approved, Top Performer and state licensed facility focused on short-term crisis stabilization programs. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs through our inpatient, partial, outpatient and residential services.

Oversees the quality of care delivered to his / her patients. Assesses clinical appropriateness for admission and collaborates with Assessment and Referral regarding potential admissions. Performs psychiatric assessments for individuals under his / her care. Completes documentation necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. Provides individual therapy, family therapy and / or medication management as needed for patients under his / her care. Appropriately requests consultation when indicated. Provides psychiatric consultation when requested. Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA standards. Completes all documentation requirements legibly and within timeframes established by Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations. Leads the multidisciplinary treatment team and participates collaboratively in scheduled staffing regarding the treatment of his / her patients. Demonstrates appropriate medication administration and ensures that documentation regarding medications complies with facility and regulatory standards. Complies with all Seclusion and Restraint requirements including responding to the facility within one hour when contacted for Seclusion and Restraint orders. Ensures that cases are adequately covered when away from the facility. Participates in ongoing PI activities and hospital committees as assigned. Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided. Complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Staff Rules and Regulations. Complies with all facility policies and procedures. Maintains professional behaviors at all times.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited medical school; completed residency in psychiatry, board certification preferred.

Prior experience in hospital based psychiatric practice required.

Licensed as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) in the state of Illinois. Maintains membership in local chapter of the state medical society. Maintains active status with medical staff.