Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Ascension Health • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

Ascension Medical Group, located in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible PRN Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for our behavioral health department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Medical Group to provide medical services to patients. The position is PRN, meaning it is on an as-needed basis, and involves evaluating and treating patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. The psychiatrist will also recommend and participate in efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients. Responsibilities include accepting patient referrals, acting as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for hospitalized patients, participating in academic programs, providing appropriate documentation for insurance requirements, and participating in inpatient and outpatient consultations.

Requirements

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians.
• Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

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• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree