Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult

Vail Health Hospital•Edwards, CO

1d•$218,000 - $350,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vail Health Behavioral Health is seeking an inpatient adult psychiatrist to provide skilled, compassionate psychiatric care on its 14-bed adult inpatient unit. The psychiatrist assesses, diagnoses, and treats the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems, develops treatment plans, prescribes medication, and evaluates outcomes. As an embedded member of the treatment team, the psychiatrist participates in clinical consultation, treatment and family meetings, and discharge planning and execution. The role includes an active on-call rotation, collaboration with multidisciplinary and external care providers, staff consultation and training, and community outreach. The position is expected to be onsite and actively engaged in direct and collaborative patient care during the identified shift; shift specifics are to be determined. The staffing model is seven days on and seven days off. Compensation includes a base-plus-incentive plan, with a stated yearly pay range of $218,000–$350,000. Sign-on bonus, relocation support, and housing are available.

Requirements

Extensive experience providing and supervising psychiatric services, prescribing psychotropic medication, conducting psychiatric evaluations, and treating a wide variety of patient diagnoses and complaints.
Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices.
Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Professionalism and discretion with confidential and sensitive issues.
Ability to perform multiple tasks.
Ability to foster professional and productive relationships.
Valid Colorado medical license as an MD or DO.
Current DEA registration without restrictions on prescribing controlled substances.
Eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement.
Board certification in psychiatry.
Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Computer and typing proficiency.
Graduation from an accredited medical school.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and OSHA rules and regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients through interviews with patients, families, and other collateral sources; physical examinations; behavioral observation; medical-history review; medical and psychological testing; and laboratory testing and results review.
Formulate diagnoses based on clinical assessment and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Develop and deliver clinical programming, treatment plans, and curricula, ensuring services are evidence-based and meet applicable regulatory requirements.
Treat patients using psychotherapy and medication; discuss progress toward goals, provide instructions, and monitor medication effects.
Prescribe medication to address chemical imbalances affecting patients’ mental states and behavior.
Participate in the active on-call rotation, respond to urgent psychiatric concerns from nursing staff and other providers, provide guidance to on-call staff, and assist with critical-care decisions; in-person coverage may be required.
Support utilization management and review, insurance authorization, and patient financial-resource needs, including peer-to-peer or doctor-to-doctor discussions and supporting documentation.
Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care.
Consult with external providers, schools, and community agencies as appropriate to coordinate aftercare and transitions.
Provide consultation and clinical training to staff on medical and behavioral-health topics, including medication management and psychiatric evaluations.
Serve as a psychiatric resource across the Vail Health system and liaise with and provide coverage for other psychiatric staff and consultants.
Maintain a caseload based on facility needs and patient census.
Provide onsite direct and collaborative patient care throughout the identified shift.
Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with applicable local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards.
Provide community outreach, education, and engagement as needed.
Model Just Culture principles and organizational values.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with HIPAA.