Staff Psychiatrist - Inpatient

Traditions Behavioral Health; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 241,000 - 326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Competitive pay

Job summary

Alameda Health System – San Leandro, CA is seeking a psychiatrist to join the inpatient unit. The hospital operates 69 beds and covers shifts Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM, Saturday–Sunday 8 AM–6 PM, with adults only.

You will perform standard psychiatric exams and medication management, work with a physician-led team, attend monthly meetings, and must hold a California license and DEA; board certification or eligibility for new graduates is required.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified (board eligible for new graduates).
• Requires CA medical license and DEA.
• Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred.
• Adults only patient population.

Responsibilities

• Performs standard psychiatric exams and medication management.
• Patients must be seen daily, and physician is onsite for the duration of their shift.
• Physician leads treatment teams and makes disposition decisions.
• Attends monthly departmental meetings as needed.
• Completes admission notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner.

Skills

Board certification / eligibility

Education

CA Medical License

DEA License

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

Alameda Health System (AHS) – San Leandro, CA

Alameda Health System is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered health care services delivered in a beautiful facility. Since 2007, we have partnered with AHS provided a full range of psychiatric services including; Inpatient, Consult Liaison, Psychiatric Emergency Services, and Outpatient Behavioral Health.

• Weekend and vacation coverage needed
• 69 bed hospital
• Physician covers an average of 12 beds per shift
• Support staff includes Social Workers, RNs, and Occupational Therapists.
• Adults only

THE PRACTICE

Alameda Health System is a full-service county hospital and offers a complete array of patient-centered health care services delivered in a beautiful facility. Since 2007, we have partnered with AHS provided a full range of psychiatric services including; Inpatient, Consult Liaison, Psychiatric Emergency Services, and Outpatient Behavioral Health.

Inpatient Unit

• Shift times: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM, Saturday - Sunday 8 AM - 6 PM
• Weekend and vacation coverage needed
• 69 bed hospital
• Physician covers an average of 12 beds per shift
• Support staff includes Social Workers, RNs, and Occupational Therapists.
• Adults only

Position Expectations

• Performs standard psychiatric exams and medication management
• Patients must be seen daily, and physician is to be onsite for the duration of their shift
• Physicians lead treatment teams and are responsible for making optimal therapeutic and disposition decisions for JGPH patients
• Physician will need to attend monthly (or as needed) departmental meetings
• Physician will need to follow all bylaws and regulations of Med Staff
• Completes documents such as admission notes and discharge summaries in a timely manner
• Must be board certified (board eligible for new graduates)
• Requires CA license and DEA

The Benefits

• $206.00 per hour for W-2 Employees
• Attractive 401K and Competitive Company Match

THE AREA

• The East Bay is the birthplace of many musical acts, including Creedence Clearwater Revival, Counting Crows, Digital Underground, Green Day, Tower of Power, The Pointer Sisters, MC Hammer and Tupac Shakur. As such, there are many music venues in the area catering to all sounds, from major pop and arena shows at Oracle Arena and O.co Coliseum to more intimate venues like the Oakland Paramount Theater, the Fox Oakland Theatre and UC Berkeley’s Greek Theater.