PHYSICIAN

UHS•Reno, NV

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Willow Springs Center is seeking a talented and dynamic Physician to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Located in the heart of the Sierras, Reno, Nevada provides a destination location where employees can live, work and play. The location itself is a benefit; not to mention Nevada has no state income tax. Working at Willow Springs Center means building a career that is dynamic and satisfying; having the opportunity to work and learn from some of Nevada's leading mental health professionals; and being a part of something meaningful that changes the world, one child at a time. Work at Willow Springs Center is a life path. At Willow Springs Center, we seek high performing, compassionate professionals dedicated to impacting the lives of youth ages 6-17. If you have a desire to make a difference through the work that you do, Willow Springs may be the place for you. The Physician is responsible for overseeing the quality of care delivered to their patients, assessing clinical appropriateness for admission, performing psychiatric assessments, implementing therapeutic care & directing the treatment team in continuing care efforts. Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for service provided and, if applicable, to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. Provides psychiatric consultations as requested and complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facilities policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical school or foreign equivalent degree.
Completion of an accredited residency program in psychiatry OR at least be in the 6th month of PGY-3 or higher in an ACGME-accredited Psychiatric Residency or in a Psychiatry Fellowship Program PGY-4 or higher.
If seeking privileges in specialized areas (e.g., child & adolescent, geriatric, addiction, etc.) completion of an accredited fellowship in the respective field.
Prior experience in psychiatric practice, within specialty, within the past two (2) years. New Grads: Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency and/or fellowship satisfies this requirement. Current Residents or Fellows: In at least the 6th month of the PGY-3 or higher, and in the process of completing an accredited psychiatry residency or fellowship program satisfies this requirement.

Responsibilities

Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided and if applicable, necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes.
Provides psychiatric consultation when requested.
Complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facility policies.