Remote Telepsychiatrist – Academic Faculty

Colorado Psychiatric; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences seeks a Telepsychiatrist (Clinical Faculty) to deliver inpatient psychiatric care through telemedicine across Texas.

This remote role lets you work from home or a local office. Responsibilities include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and supervision; admissions assessments; daily rounds; weekly patient meetings; participation in quality improvement; and court-related certifications/testimony via

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Licensed or license eligible in Texas.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in general psychiatry, child & adolescent psychiatry, and geriatric psychiatry or have completed accredited training in these areas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, prescribe, and supervise treatment for assigned patients.
• Assess admissions for state hospitals or SSLC.
• Round with the treatment team daily and meet patients weekly as indicated.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and attend monthly staff meetings/committees.
• Be on telemedicine duty during regular hours; 8–5, Mon–Fri, no evening/weekend on-call.
• Prepare certifications and testimony for court orders via telehealth.

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

UTHealth Houston's Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences seeks a Telepsychiatrist (Clinical Faculty) to deliver inpatient psychiatric care through telemedicine across Texas.

This remote role lets you work from home or a local office. Responsibilities include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and supervision; admissions assessments; daily rounds; weekly patient meetings; participation in quality improvement; and court-related certifications/testimony via