Physician-Psychiatry

BronxCare Health System•New York, NY

4d•$210,000

About The Position

The Attending Physician Psychiatrist in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) assesses and treats patients requiring crisis intervention and, when indicated, admission to an inpatient psychiatric unit. The physician also supervises Psychiatry Residents, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants in the emergency psychiatric setting and provides training in caring for patients experiencing psychiatric crises. The role includes providing direct patient care in the CPEP for at least 40 hours per week unless otherwise arranged with the CPEP Medical Director. The physician collaborates with interdisciplinary staff, monitors clinical documentation and care, responds to urgent and emergent events, and participates in review and corrective-action processes related to adverse outcomes.

Requirements

Attending Physician Psychiatrist.
Maintain active ACLS and PALS certifications.
Maintain current certification for emergent behavioral management.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a CPEP or other emergency psychiatric setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, visitors, and employees, and support a positive public perception of Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center.
Collaborate with and supervise Psychiatry Residents, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, registered nurses, PCTs, case managers, and other assigned CPEP staff as appropriate.
Assess and manage patients presenting with behavioral health symptoms requiring immediate crisis intervention, including arranging inpatient admission when indicated.
Promptly assess and treat new patients arriving in CPEP and respond promptly to behavioral and medical urgent or emergent events.
Provide training on care for psychiatric patients in crisis to CPEP Attending Physicians, Psychiatry Residents, and Physician Assistants providing medical and mental health services.
Monitor Psychiatry Resident, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant documentation of assessments and psychiatric management, in collaboration with the Medical Director, Inpatient/CPEP Services, to ensure appropriate care and follow-up.
Complete initial treatment plans, place appropriate orders, maintain appropriate legal status for patients, and update the tracking board as appropriate.
Maintain active ACLS and PALS certifications and current certification in emergent behavioral management.
Provide direct patient care in the CPEP for no less than 40 hours per week unless by special arrangement with the CPEP Medical Director.
Contact collateral informants for all patients whenever possible.
Participate in Departmental Incident Management meetings to review adverse outcomes and take part in corrective actions.