Psychiatrist

Traditions Behavioral Health; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 337,000 - 412,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

No on-call

Job summary

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Psychiatrist to support the NEW EmPATH Unit in Chula Vista, CA. The role includes continuous crisis stabilization coverage and hospital-based consult liaison services.

The position operates Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm with no on-call, and uses EPIC and SmartCare EMR systems to coordinate patient care within the hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Cover EmPATH unit 7 days/week with average 4 encounters per shift.
• Provide crisis stabilization and consult Liaison services to the ED, SNF, and Med/Surg patients.
• Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm; no on-call.
• Utilize EPIC and SmartCare EMR systems.

Job description

Full-Time Psychiatrist Needed for NEW Empath Unit in Chula Vista, CA (San Diego)

We bring wellness and healing close to home. As a Designated Planetree Person-Centered Care Hospital, you'll receive the compassionate care you've come to expect from the Sharp HealthCare family. As the most comprehensive medical center in the South Bay, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center serves the communities of Chula Vista, Otay and Eastlake. With 449 beds, Sharp Chula Vista offers a variety of services — from cardiac care to advanced cancer treatment, orthopedic surgery to labor and delivery.

EmPATH Unit (Crisis Stabilization) and Consult Liaison Services

• 6-chair EmPATH unit coverage 7 days/week (average of 4 encounters per shift)
• 24/7 staffing by caregivers specifically trained to treat psychiatric emergencies with soothing music and artwork to help calm patients
• Consult to the ED, SNF, and Med/Surge patients with concurrent behavioral health needs (average of 6 consults per day)
• Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
• EmpPATH unit is located adjacent to the ED within the hospital
• Patients will be medically cleared before going to the EmPATH unit
• EMR – EPIC and SmartCare
• No call

THE BENEFITS

• $374,899 annually for W2 Full-Time (40 hours per week) Employees
• Attractive 401K with Competitive Company Match,