Physician, Psychiatrist

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation•Centreville, AL

About The Position

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, Chilton, Shelby, Marengo, and Wilcox counties. It is a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to integrating and coordinating behavioral health and primary care. The practice is described as fast-paced and mission-driven, with a commitment to high-quality care. The psychiatrist will provide care to a diverse patient population, including insured and uninsured patients, and will collaborate with behavioral health staff and other providers. The position travels to Woodstock and Centreville. As Cahaba Medical Care is a teaching institution, licensed providers may host learners; the psychiatrist may precept medical students and residents as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. Newer providers are given time to settle in before being added to the preceptor pool. The position reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

Requirements

Current, valid board certification in psychiatry.
Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved psychiatric residency.
Licensed to practice medicine in Alabama.
Current DEA registration.
Familiarity with crisis assessment tools and techniques.
Strong working knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Review treatment plans and collaborate with behavioral health staff on complex cases and patients with substance use disorders.
Provide telemedicine consultations with Cahaba Medical Care providers or directly with patients in crisis situations.
Recommend and design treatment plans for patients.
Treat a diverse patient population across gender, age, ethnicity, and insurance status.
Interview and examine patients to determine health history and general physical condition; perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
Order or perform tests, analyses, and diagnostic imaging to provide information about a patient's condition.
Diagnose conditions as appropriate.
Prescribe or recommend drugs and other treatments, including physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
Educate patients on health topics as appropriate during patient encounters.
Document all patient encounters, including phone encounters, accurately and promptly.
Complete Electronic Superbills daily with accurate ICD-9 and CPT codes.
Participate in provider staff meetings to develop problem-solving techniques and team-building skills.
Participate in peer reviews.
Represent Cahaba Medical Care at conferences, meetings, and continuing education programs.
Perform clinical and other organizational services as directed by the Medical Director.
Precept medical students and residents as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer.
Serve as a resource to mid-level providers in the clinic.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.