PSYCHIATRIST In-Patient Weekends (Contract)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

Springwoods Behavioral Health is seeking a Contract Weekend Psychiatrist to join our In-Patient Services team. The Staff Psychiatrist will focus on initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments, medical management, and treatment planning for admitted patients.

Reporting to the Medical Director, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure up-to-date treatment plans and effective care according to each patient’s needs and psychosocial background.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with Board Eligibility/Certification in General Psychiatry.
• Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency.
• Arkansas medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments and treatment for in-patients.
• Develop and update patient-specific treatment plans with input from a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee medical and psychiatric management of admitted patients following the treatment plan.
• Ensure documentation and rounding standards are met; progress monitored for chart and quality metrics.

Education

MD/DO with Board Eligibility/Certification in General Psychiatry

Job description

Responsibilities

Springwoods Behavioral Health is seeking a Contract Weekend Psychiatrist to work with our In-Patient Services team.

Springwoods offers a number of specialized behavioral health treatment programs for all patient types. Among these are programs for adolescents, adults, women and senior adults. In each treatment program, a multidisciplinary team of professionals—including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and therapists—develop an individualized treatment plan for each patient based on their particular needs and strengths.

Reporting to the Medical Director, the Staff Psychiatrist is responsible for the medical and psychiatric aspects of admitting and treating of patients at Springwoods Behavioral Health. The staff psychiatrist is responsible for the initial and continued assessment of patients and for their treatment. The emphasis in this position is ensuring the existence of an up-to-date treatment plan appropriate to the patient’s psychiatric and medical condition and psychosocial background and making sure that treatment proceeds in an effective manner in accordance with the treatment plan.

The work of the Staff Psychiatrist is evaluated by the Unit Medical Director on the basis of patients’ charts, progress of assigned patients, and statistical and anecdotal information.

What do we value at Springwoods Behavioral Health & UHS.

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working with SWBH is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Eligibility/Certification in General Psychiatry.
• Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
• Licensure: Arkansas medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.