Physician | Adult Psychiatry

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Medical Doctor - Board of Medicine Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state that services are provided and board certified or board eligible Upon Hire.
Doctor of Osteopathy - Board of Medicine Licensed and qualified to practice medicine in the state that services are provided and board certified or board eligible and board certified or board eligible Upon Hire.
Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal DEA license based on state of practice Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members.
Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.
Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and formulates appropriate plan of care.
Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
Meets regularly with the care team for consultation and collaboration as well as with personnel to promote quality care for patients.
Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
Maintains patient records and accurate information.