Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

ProLocums; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Psychiatrist, where you will play a crucial role in managing psychiatric patients. This position involves daily rounding and consultations, providing care for up to 18 patients in a supportive environment with dedicated nursing and therapy staff. Enjoy a structured schedule from Monday to Friday, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working within a collaborative team. If you are passionate about mental health and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum board certification required in psychiatry.
• Experience in daily patient management and consults.

Responsibilities

• Daily rounding on psychiatric patients and consultations.
• Manage up to 18 patients per day in a psychiatric unit.

Skills

Psychiatry

Patient Management

Consultation Skills

EMR System (Cerner)

Education

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Specialty : Psychiatry
Start date : Sep 11, 2023
End date : Ongoing
Coverage type : No Call

Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8a-5p. Daily rounding on psychiatric unit. Up to 18 beds and psychiatry consults on medical floors. start date of mid Sept.

Job Information
AM rounding on psych patients into mid afternoon and psychiatry consults on the medical floor
AVG Consults per Day: 1-2
AVG Patient per Day: 15-18/day BHU
AVG Length of Patient Stay: 5.5 Days
AVG Admissions/Discharges per Day: 0-1 admissions per day (month of Jan 19 total admissions; month of Feb 28 admissions); 1 discharge per day (month of Jan 22 discharges, month of Feb 24 discharges total)
Support Staff: Nursing and therapists on the units, no NP or PA

Minimum Board Certification: BC
EMR System: Cerner