Physician - Psychiatry

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Psychiatrist to assess and treat mental illnesses, utilizing therapy and medication. You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals and maintain accurate medical records while adjusting treatment plans based on patient progress.

A successful candidate must have an MD or DO, an Ohio Medical License, and board certification in General Psychiatry. The position requires residency training in relevant fields along with additional fellowship experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of residency training in medicine, neurology, and general psychiatry with adults.
• Two years of additional training in an accredited fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Ohio Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Prescribes medications to manage symptoms and improve mental health.
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on patient needs.

Skills

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Medication management

Collaborative care

Maintaining medical records

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in General Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary: Assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental illnesses and disorders using therapy, medication, and other interventions.

Essential Functions

• Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Prescribes medications and other treatments to manage symptoms and improve mental health.
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient.

Education Requirement

• MD or DO, required.

Licensure Requirement

• Ohio Medical License, required.

Certifications

• Board certification in General Psychiatry, required.

Experience

• Three years of residency training in medicine, neurology, and general psychiatry with adults, required.
• Two years of additional training in an accredited fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet