Psychiatrist
Company: Wellpath
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath:Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about
taking care of people - our patients, our staff and our partners.
We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and
healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this
role:Our Psychiatrist assumes responsibility for the admission,
continuing care, and discharge of patients. Our Staff Psychiatrist
provides leadership to the multi-disciplinary treatment team, and
participates in performance improvement and other
activities.Additional Details: May require some on-call
availability What you bring to the table:Education for
Psychiatrist:A MD or DO from an accredited university.Experience
for Psychiatrist:At least one (1) year experience in clinical
psychiatry or have completed a Psychiatric
residency.Licenses/Certifications for Psychiatrist:Licensed in the
state of practice. Board certified or eligible in psychiatry.What
you will do:Completes an initial psychiatric assessment within 24
hours of admission. Completes a comprehensive treatment plan within
deadlines. Develops, reviews, and updates individualized treatment
and discharge plans in conjunction with interdisciplinary treatment
team.Treatment includes prescription of psychotropic drugs in
accordance, when applicable, with practice guidelines as well as
the use of other modalities. Follows up and monitors tests and
consultations, provides education and diagnosis to the patients and
when applicable, their families. Documents ongoing care and
discharge readiness. Conducts rounds on the unit.Completes an
annual psychiatric summary of treatment including a mental status
exam before the one-year anniversary of the patient's admission.
Completes all discharge summaries by the day of discharge or within
30 days of patients discharge.Documents completely all services
provided in the patient's medical record. Ensures quality and
legibility of orders and progress notes.Supervises the overall
medical care received by the patients, reviews and oversees the
treatment plan, leadership on the multi-disciplinary team,
supervision of appropriate staff and students, and clinical
oversight of unit activities.Conducts admission and evaluation of
all patients admitted to the unit including psychiatric interviews,
review of referral materials and request additional investigative
data as indicated. The psychiatrist's initial assessment includes a
comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, mental status examination,
assessment for movement disorders and formulation of the patients'
capacity to consent. The psychiatrist initiates treatment with
psychotropic medicines and other available modalities in accordance
with facility policy.Takes appropriate steps to insure early
detection of patients' competency and readiness for discharge.
Provides timely and complete reports to the court. As a team member
makes efforts toward the achievement of the facilities goals of 20
discharges per month. Effectively prescribes and monitors
psychotropic medications aimed at reducing psychiatric symptoms,
restoration of competence and community discharge.Is sensitive to
cultural diversity issues, treats patients as an individual, and
considers the culture of the patients when providing care and
treatment.Is knowledgeable about care and treatment needs of
patients of different ages. Provides individualized care and
treatment that is consistent with/sensitive to the age and life
span developmental needs of each patient.Continues professional
development through in-service education, workshops, conferences
and self-study necessary to maintain current knowledge applicable
to the position.Must be able to apply principles of critical
thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and
accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for
deviations.Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific
set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual
situations.Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to
details.Must be able to work under stress on a regular or
continuous basis.Perform other duties as assigned.Wellpath is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerOur investment in
you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan optionsTime off &
leave benefits401KTuition ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and
discountsAnd more available here
https://wellpathcareers.Com/Compensation Range: $308,900 $377,500 /
year
Keywords: Wellpath, Plymouth , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , Plymouth, Massachusetts
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