Inpatient Psychiatrist - Immediate Need, Flexible Weekday Schedule

Company: Annashae Consulting and Staffing
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

Psychiatric-Mental Health opening in Wheaton, Illinois. This and other physician jobs brought to you by DocCafe


Benefits



Flexible, Long-term contracts based on your availability


Competitive compensation


Travel-related expenses covered


Medical malpractice insurance provided



Hours



Monday - Friday Full-Time (Negotiable)



Very Flexible Scheduling (Call with your Availability)
NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS EVER!!!





QUALIFICATIONS



Current Illinois Medical license


Current Illinois Controlled Substance certificate


Current DEA certificate



Duties


Documentation of reasons for medication changes;



Monthly progress note on patients describing changes in in mental status, behavior and psychoparmacotherapy


Fitness Status (90 days)


Progress during facility stay to justify transfer to less secure facility


Review of seclusion and restraints at least twice a month


Provide relevant, thorough, and timely psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission to the facility, 90 day report, fitness reports, NGRI reports before they come due.


Perform unit psychiatric evaluations within one week (when patient is transferred from another unit)


Attend assigned committee meetings or when unable to attend because of assigned work day, read minutes of such meetings once distributed


Testify in court regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues (as required)


Meet at least monthly with patients to review their medication, explain reasons for the choice of medications and establish a treatment plan taking their concerns into consideration.


Demonstrate competency by completing proficiency tests and objectives required by the facility and State licensing boards.


Maintain awareness of the Department and Facility rules, policies and procedures as required


Provide leadership in managing and treating the patients assigned to Physician's care


Participation in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.


Participate in hospital's peer review program.



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