Adelphi is seeking a psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services at a facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations on mentally ill patients and develop appropriate treatment regimens.
Job Quick Facts: Ref #: BD-240-04
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Psychiatry
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Facility Type: Hospital
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
Job Type: Contract
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8a-5p
- (5) 8-hrs or (4) 10-hrs
Patient Demographics: Mentally-ill (all court-ordered)
Patient Volume: 20-30
Case Mix: Acute Mental illness, Schizophrenia, etc.
EMR: MyAvatar
Support staff: Psychiatrists, Psychologists and PMHNPs are employed and available for assistance
Requirements: Active AZ license
BC/BE
BLS
DEA license
Minimum 2 years experience
Responsibilities: Conduct professional medical and physical examinations on patients.
Make diagnoses and develop appropriate treatment regimens.
Make electronic entries in patient medical record.
Attend hospital meetings.
Attend onsite patient court hearings to provide testimony for court proceedings, discussion with legal representatives/agencies and other duties as necessary.
Administer medical treatment and diagnostic programs.
Apply prior knowledge and training to unusual and varied medical and/or psychiatric conditions.
Provide coverage for day Officer of the Day (OD) calls if requested.
Respond to emergency calls and treatment(s).
Direct work of professional staff.
Work effectively with fellow medical staff and treatment team members such as psychologists, PAs, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, dietitians, therapists, etc.
Any other duties as assigned.
