Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Part-Time Hybrid

Pro Med Healthcare Services • Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pro Med Healthcare Services is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) experienced in inpatient medicine, complex care management, and/or behavioral health. This part-time, hybrid role involves approximately 2-3 days per week, with at least one day onsite. The physician will be a crucial part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing comprehensive medical care to adults in an inpatient behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include conducting admission H&Ps, managing medical conditions, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, medication management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The facility specializes in treating adults with high-acuity psychiatric symptoms and co-occurring substance use disorders, offering medical detox and residential mental health treatment in a structured, safe environment with 24/7 nursing support.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Active, unencumbered Florida Medical License (or eligible for licensure).
• Board Certified (BC) in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
• Ability to work in a high-acuity environment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong team-based collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inpatient hospital medicine, complex care management, or prior experience in a behavioral health setting is highly preferred.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of CARF accreditation standards.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of state and federal employment and licensure standards.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
• Must have good clinical skills to assess dynamics accurately and develop effective treatment strategies within the context of the overall treatment plan.
• Must have good analytical ability to evaluate information reported by all members of the treatment team and revise treatment strategies accordingly.
• Must have leadership abilities to support the clinicians, nurses and care workers working with the population.
• Must be flexible regarding program needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough history and physical examinations (H&Ps) for newly admitted patients to identify and manage underlying medical conditions.
• Diagnose and treat chronic and acute illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease) in psychiatric patients.
• Work closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and pharmacists to provide integrated, holistic treatment plans.
• Review and manage patient medications, paying special attention to potential drug interactions between psychiatric medications and medical treatments.
• Provide consult-liaison services on mental health units and triage referrals to external specialists when necessary.
• Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with state, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards.
• Provide medical assessment and management during emergency situations on psychiatric units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree