Psychiatrist
Company: Wellpath
Location: Macon
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:The Psychiatrist assumes responsibility for the admission,
continuing care, and discharge of patients. The Staff Psychiatrist
provides leadership to the multi-disciplinary treatment team, and
participates in performance improvement and other activities.What
you bring to the table:Education:A MD from an accredited
university.Experience:Minimum two (2) years experience in clinical
psychiatry.Licenses/Certifications: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 daily rounds on the unit.Completes a
summary of treatment including a mental status exam before the
one-year anniversary of the patient's admission. Completes all
discharge summaries within 30 days of patients discharge.Documents
completely all services provided in the patient's medical record.
Properly documents on patients chart as required by applicable
State Standards, NCCHC and other regulations. Ensures quality and
legibility of his/her written 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. Effectively
prescribes and monitors psychotropic medications aimed at reducing
psychiatric symptoms, restoration of competence and community
discharge.Participates in at least 50% of the department's meetings
unless excused by his/her supervisor. Participates in assigned
additional workgroups. Participates in assigned committees.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/
Keywords: Wellpath, Macon , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , Macon, Georgia
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