PSYCHIATRIST

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Northampton County is seeking a licensed medical professional to oversee the quality of psychiatric care delivered to patients. The role involves conducting assessments, providing therapy and medication management, and ensuring compliance with medical bylaws and HIPAA standards. Candidates must be graduates from accredited medical schools and hold necessary licenses in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Board certification preferred.
• Licensed as a medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the quality of care delivered to patients.
• Assesses clinical appropriateness for admission.
• Performs psychiatric assessments for individuals.
• Provides individual therapy and medication management.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Requests consultations when indicated and maintains patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Completes all documentation within the timeframes established by Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment teams and staffing.
• Ensures proper medication administration and documentation per standards.
• Participates in PI activities and hospital committees as assigned.
• Ensures accurate reimbursement through proper documentation and policy compliance.

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical school

Completed residency in psychiatry

Board certification preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

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 statues. Provides individual therapy, family therapy and or medication management as needed for patients under his/her care. Appropriately requests consultation when indicated. 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. Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team and 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. 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

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

Licensure: Licensed as a medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state of Pennsylvania.