Physician-Academic Psychiatrist

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health seeks a Physician-Academic Psychiatrist in Reno, NV, to provide clinical care and education. The role involves maintaining high standards in patient care, facilitating training for future practitioners, and adhering to comprehensive accreditation standards, with expected involvement in both clinical and academic environments.

Qualifications

• MD or DO or foreign equivalent with proficiency in English.
• Board certification in Psychiatry preferred within two years.
• BLS or ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Delivers psychiatric services including therapy and supervision.
• Facilitates clinical and didactic teaching for medical students and residents.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of federal regulations

Compliance with quality standards

Education

MD or DO degree

Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Psychiatry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Physician-Academic Psychiatrist

Reno-NV-89501-United States

Position Purpose

As a Physician-Academic Psychiatrist, the employee provides clinical care either directly or through supervision of residents/fellows in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The employee may deliver clinical care and supervision to patients within their scope of practice and licensure, which may include children, adolescents, or adults. This position is responsible for evaluating patients and delivering psychiatric services (therapy, somatic, and psychosocial interventions) to individuals, couples, families, and groups within regulatory and/or accrediting guidelines. The employee also provides clinical teaching, didactic teaching, and administrative duties as defined by the role.

UNR Med Core Faculty exemplify commitment to leadership in medical student, resident, and/or fellow education and program administration to meet continuous program improvement goals. The position involves working with departmental leadership in organizing, implementing, and supervising essential training experiences. Duties include clinical supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows, didactic teaching, and committee participation.

Faculty members are fundamental to undergraduate and graduate medical education, teaching future physicians how to care for patients. They serve as role models demonstrating compassion, excellence in teaching and patient care, professionalism, and lifelong learning. Faculty foster the growth of future colleagues and enhance patient care through teaching.

Faculty must respond to the needs of patients, residents, community, and institution, creating an effective learning environment by maintaining professionalism and attending to well-being.

Overall Responsibilities

• Faculty must become certified and maintain American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certification.
• Work with program leadership to meet the program’s mission and aims.
• Adhere to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and/or Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) requirements.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to education and teaching.
• Maintain an educational environment conducive to learning.
• Assist in developing and implementing evaluation tools.
• Lead or participate in projects to improve and support training quality.

Other

Perform additional administrative, clinical, and supervisory functions as supported by the chair. Core Faculty report to the Department Chair/Chief.

Nature and Scope

The incumbent obtains patient history, examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats within their specialty and experience. Responsibilities include making critical medical decisions, collaborating with management staff, and following administrative policies. The role involves clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, active participation in governance, and staying current with medical advances through education and research. Teaching and administrative duties are aligned with the affiliation with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective functioning within an integrated delivery system.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to operate in compliance with quality and business standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, NCQA, MGMA).
• Strong leadership skills, leading by example.
• Ability to achieve results with minimal disruption, involving various groups.
• Ability to work independently.

The position includes patient care, teaching, and academic administrative duties.

Disclaimer

The above description is not exhaustive but reflects the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: MD or DO degree, or foreign equivalent (MBBS, MBChB). Must have proficiency in English.

Experience: Prior experience in the specialty is preferred.

Licenses: Valid Nevada MD or DO license, Controlled Substance License, and DEA registration are required.

Certifications: Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Psychiatry (General and Child & Adolescent) by ABPN. Certification must be obtained within two years if eligible at hire. BLS or ACLS certification required, preferably from AHA or equivalent.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, online learning, and credentialing processes.