Psychiatry - Faculty Central Attending ED - Physician - Manhattan, NY

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); Remote; USD 225,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Faculty Attending Psychiatrists to provide telehealth consultations for patients in Adult Medical EDs. This role involves staffing a telemedicine consultation model, responding to psychiatric consult requests, and coordinating admissions across a leading health system. Candidates should possess an MD or DO degree, board certification in General Adult Psychiatry, and excellent clinical and communication skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth within a vibrant community dedicated to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, making a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification in adult psychiatry is required.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tele-psychiatry consultation to patients in various medical EDs.
• Collaborate with the Command Center to facilitate rapid admissions.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Collaborative Approach

Proactive Approach

Team-oriented

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certification in General Adult Psychiatry

NYS License to Practice Medicine

Job description

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital is seeking several Faculty Attending Psychiatrists to provide consultation using telehealth for patients in Adult Medical EDs across the Health System.

Position Summary:

The position will staff a hub/spoke telemedicine consultation model for patients across several adult Medical EDs requiring consultation, across the Mount Sinai Health system. The central pool of psychiatry attending providers will respond to psychiatric consult requests from medical EDs, as well as help coordinate admissions across MSHS facilities. The psychiatrist will work closely with the Clinical Command Center and facilitate transfers from within the Health System as well as non MSHS hospitals.

The Icahn School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is a vibrant community of clinicians, researchers, educators, and trainees committed to discovering the causes of, and better treatments for, mental illness and substance use disorders. We are ranked #6 nationally in NIH funding, and listed as one of the top regional hospital departments by U.S. News & World Report.

Position Description:

1. Provide tele-psychiatry consultation and follow-up to patients in various medical EDs across MSHS, from a central location or home
2. In collaboration with the Command Center, facilitate rapid admissions for patients in need
3. Evaluate requests for inpatient transfers and facilitate acceptance from non MSHS facilities
4. Collaborate closely with colleagues as an integral part of a health system

Position Qualifications:

1. MD or DO degree
2. Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Adult Psychiatry
3. Possess NYS license to practice medicine
4. At least one year post-residency clinical experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred
5. Excellent clinical knowledge and communication skills required
6. Must possess highly collaborative and proactive approach, and demonstrate commitment to high-quality, cost-effective health care
7. A strong work ethic and desire to participate in and grow a team-oriented, performance-driven department
8. Qualifications for Assistant Professor or higher level required

The position includes an academic appointment at the Icahn School of Medicine commensurate with experience, and there are many opportunities for career growth. Benefit from the education, research, and clinical program of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, one of the top ranked schools nationally.

Compensation range from 225K to 285K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

Salary Disclosure Information:
Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Contact Information

Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Alex Cano
Executive Director Physician Recruitment
Mount Sinai Health System
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