Psychiatry Physician

Position Details:

• Specialty: Inpatient Psychiatry
  
• Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
  
• Start Date: ASAP
  
• Expected End Date: July 25, 2027
  
• Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off
  
• Shift: Overnight, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
  
• Weekend Requirements: Yes
  
• On-Call Requirements: None
  
• Patient Volume: Approximately 8 10 patients per shift
  
• Patient Population: Adult and pediatric psychiatric patients
  
• EMR: Oracle/Cerner FirstNet
  
• Facility: Level II Trauma Center

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric emergency evaluations for adult and pediatric patients presenting in crisis.
  
• Determine appropriate patient disposition, including psychiatric admissions, discharges, and observation.
  
• Provide medication management and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  
• Supervise and teach psychiatry residents during applicable shifts.
  
• Complete accurate clinical documentation in Oracle/Cerner FirstNet.
  
• Work onsite in the psychiatric emergency room/screening center.

Required Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
  
• Active New Jersey medical license or willingness to obtain one.
  
• Experience conducting psychiatric emergency evaluations.
  
• Adult psychiatry experience.
  
• Experience evaluating pediatric psychiatric patients in crisis settings.
  
• Willingness and ability to supervise and teach psychiatry residents.