Inpatient Psychiatrist

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

4d • $315,000

About The Position

Under indirect supervision, the Inpatient Psychiatrist provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population. The role includes assessing and treating patients, prescribing appropriate medications and treatment regimens, referring patients to specialists and care resources, and coordinating patient care with nursing and support staff. The psychiatrist may also supervise medical students and residents or manage the daily operations of a medical program or patient care unit. The position follows organizational policies and quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards, and may participate in health promotion, education, or prevention programs.

Requirements

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.
• Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; this may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient-care services in the area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals or students in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient-care aids, and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Current NYS certification or licensure.
• Federal DEA certification.
• Board certified or board eligible in the specified area of medical specialty; medical specialty license or certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient-care resources as appropriate.
• Train and supervise medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient-care unit, or other function.
• Direct and coordinate patient-care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follow organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
• Participate in specified health promotion, education, or prevention programs, as appropriate to the position.
• Perform related duties as directed or indicated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree